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A family with X-linked dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth caused by a connexin32 mutation.
European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society - 1 Jan 2000
Verhelst H E, Lofgren A, Van Coster R N
Abstract excerpt
A family with a hereditary peripheral neuropathy is presented. Pedigree analysis suggested X-linked dominant mode of inheritance. The index patient became symptomatic at the age of 12 years. Clinical examination at 14 years revealed footdrop on the left, bilateral pes cavus, slight atrophy of thenar eminences, decreased muscle strength in both legs and brisk deep tendon reflexes. Electrophysiological studies were...
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