Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and hereditary neuropathies are genetically heterogeneous disorders primarily affecting peripheral nerves in a length-dependent pattern with symmetrical mot...
Classic presentation: motor greater than sensory polyneuropathy
Family history
Nerve conduction studies (NCS)/electromyography (EMG)
Accurate genetic diagnosis may be difficult due to the genet...
No current treatments significantly alter the clinical course of patients with CMT.
An important goal is to maintain mobility, flexibility, and muscular strength.
Treatment is supportive and m...
G60.0 Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
G60.8 Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
G60.9 Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
G54.5 Neuralgic amyotrophy
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CMT presents in youth, adolescence, or early adult and with progressive distal muscle weakness and wasting, foot deformities, and areflexia.
If family history is lacking, rule out treat...
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