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hereditary sensory neuropathy type 2C

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A hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2 characterized by peripheral nerve degeneration and progressive distal sensory loss that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the KIF1A gene on chromosome 2q37.

Signs and symptoms

  • Distal lower limb muscle weakness
  • Acral ulceration
  • Foot dorsiflexor weakness
  • Autoamputation of digits
  • Impaired distal proprioception
  • Impaired distal vibration sensation
  • Areflexia of lower limbs
  • Hyporeflexia
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Hypoesthesia

Also known as: HSAN2C; HSN2C; hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2C; hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IIC; hereditary sensory neuropathy type IIC