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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: Introduction

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: CMT is an inherited neurological disease characterized by the gradual degeneration of nerves which starts in the hands and feet and results in progressive numbness, muscle weakness and loss of function. Type X2 is an inherited defect of the X chromosome and affects males to a greater degree than females. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked is available below.

Symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

• High foot arch
• Weak lower leg muscles
• Wasted lower leg muscles
• Reduced reflexes
• Weak foot muscles
• more symptoms...»

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked?

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Causes of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

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Less Common Symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

• Mental retardation
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Muscle and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Oral Pathology
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  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked:

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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: Animations

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Statistics for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked: Broader Related Topics

• Neuromuscular conditions
• Muscle conditions
• Nervous system conditions
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Types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked

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Definitions of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, X-linked as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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