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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A
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Age of onset
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ICD-10
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Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
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Other names (AKA)
CMT 2A; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2A; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, neuronal, Type 2A;
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
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Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
Areflexia |
Absent tendon reflexes
|
0001284 |
0000006 | ||
Axonal degeneration/regeneration | 0003378 | |
Decreased motor nerve conduction velocity | 0003431 | |
Decreased number of peripheral myelinated nerve fibers | 0003380 | |
Distal muscle weakness |
Weakness of outermost muscles
|
0002460 |
Distal sensory impairment |
Decreased sensation in extremities
|
0002936 |
Foot dorsiflexor weakness |
Foot drop
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0009027 |
Hammertoe |
Hammer toe
Hammertoes
[ more ] |
0001765 |
Hyporeflexia |
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes
[ more ] |
0001265 |
Limb muscle weakness |
Limb weakness
|
0003690 |
Onion bulb formation | 0003383 | |
Onset |
Age symptoms begin
|
0003674 |
Peripheral axonal atrophy | 0003384 | |
0009830 | ||
Pes cavus |
High-arched foot
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0001761 |
Slow progression |
Signs and symptoms worsen slowly with time
|
0003677 |
Steppage gait |
High stepping
|
0003376 |
Organizations
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
Organizations Supporting this Disease
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
PO Box 105
Glenolden, PA 19036
Toll-free: 1-800-606-2682
Telephone: +1-610-499-9264
Fax: +1-610-499-9267
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cmtausa.org/ -
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Australia Inc.
Building 22
Concord Hospital
Concord, NSW, 2139 Australia
Telephone: (02) 9767 5105
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cmt.org.au -
Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK (CMT UK)
3 Groveley Road
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0300 323 6316
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cmt.org.uk/ -
CMT Research Foundation
4062 Peachtree Road
Suite A209
Atlanta, GA 30319
Telephone: (404) 806-7180
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://cmtrf.org/ -
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation Inc.
401 Park Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Toll-free: 1-855-435-7268
Telephone: +1-212-722-8396
Fax: +1-917-591-2758
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hnf-cure.org/
Organizations Providing General Support
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
222 S Riverside Plaza
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Toll-free: 1-833-275-6321 (Helpline)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mda.org -
Muscular Dystrophy UK
61A Great Suffolk Street
London, SE1 0BU United Kingdom
Toll-free: 0800 652 6352 (Helpline)
Telephone: (+44) 0 020 7803 4800
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/
Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
- The Muscular Dystrophy Association has developed an information page entitled "Surgery Sometimes, Bracing Often, Caution Always: Caring for the CMT-affected Foot." Click on Muscular Dystrophy Association to view this information page.
In-Depth Information
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.