Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
MONDO:0015626Also known as: hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, hereditary sensorimotor neuropathy, CMT, CMT/HMSN, Charcot Marie Tooth muscular atrophy
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- MONDO:0015626
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Rare disease81 associated genes
Description
An inherited degenerative disorder involving the peripheral nerves. It is caused by mutations in the genes that are responsible for the production of proteins necessary for the function and structure of the peripheral nerves. It is characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness in the feet, legs, hands, and arms and loss of sensation in the limbs.
Associated genes
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