Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease- dominant intermediate 3
Overview
CMT is an inherited neurological disease characterized by the gradual degeneration of nerves which starts in the hands and feet and results in progressive numbness, muscle weakness and loss of function. The condition is denoted dominant intermediate because it is inherited dominantly and the nerve conduction speed is at an intermediate level. It involves a defect in the tyrosyl-tRNA gene on chromosome 1p35.
Symptoms
* Progressive muscle weakness in distal limbs * Progressive muscle wasting in distal limbs * Progressive numbness in distal limbs * Impaired nerve conduction
Diagnosis
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