Molecular Basis of Hereditary Neuropathies - 15/07/18
Doi : 10.1016/S1047-9651(18)30069-X
Phillip F. Chance, MD ⁎ 
From the Neurogenetics Laboratory, Division of Genetics and Development, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
*Address reprint requests to Phillip F. Chance, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Box 356320, University of Washington School of Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105Department of PediatricsUniversity of Washington School of MedicineBox 3563204800 Sand Point Way NESeattleWA98105
Résumé |
Inherited disorders of peripheral nerves represent a common group of neurologic diseases. Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy, also called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases of peripheral nerves. Charcot-Marie-Tooth is a common disorder affecting both children and adults and causing significant neuromuscular impairment. An estimated 1 in 2500 persons has a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth, making it a major diagnostic category within neurogenetic diseases.
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Vol 12 - N° 2
P. 277-291 - mai 2001 Retour au numéro
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