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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal type 2W

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A Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the HARS gene on chromosome 5q31.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hyperactive patellar reflex
  • Steppage gait
  • Gait disturbance
  • Pes cavus
  • Distal amyotrophy
  • Distal muscle weakness
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Distal sensory impairment
  • Absent Achilles reflex
  • Hammertoe

Also known as: CMT2W; Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy type 2W; autosomal dominant axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2W