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hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2B

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A hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2 characterized by early childhood onset of distal sensory impairment that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the RETREG1 gene on chromosome 5p15.

Signs and symptoms

  • Acroosteolysis of distal phalanges (feet)
  • Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
  • Peripheral axonal neuropathy
  • Scissor gait
  • Lower limb muscle weakness
  • Acral ulceration
  • Frequent falls
  • Spasticity
  • Distal sensory impairment
  • Hyporeflexia

Also known as: HSAN2B; hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IIB