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Underestimated associated features in CMT neuropathies: clinical indicators for the causative gene?
Brain and behavior - 1 Apr 2016
Werheid Friederike, Azzedine Hamid, Zwerenz Eva, Bozkurt Ahmet, Moeller Marcus J, Lin Lilian, Mull Michael, Häusler Martin, Schulz Jörg B, Weis Joachim, Claeys Kristl G
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy (CMT) is a genetically heterogeneous group of peripheral neuropathies. In addition to the classical clinical phenotype, additional features can occur. METHODS: We studied a wide range of additional features in a cohort of 49 genetically confirmed CMT patients and performed a systematic literature revision. RESULTS: Patients harbored a PMP22 gene alteration (n = 28) or...
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