Hereditary neuropathy

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hereditary peripheral nervous system disorder

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• Hereditary neuropathy is not as common.
• The diagnosis of a hereditary neuropathy is usually suggested with the early onset of neuropathic symptoms, especially when a positive family history is also present.
• If there is a family history of peripheral neuropathy, or an undiagnosed disorder of abnormal appearing feet or gait, a hereditary neuropathy is suggested.
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Hereditary Neuropathy is a heterogeneous syndrome associated with mutations in several different genes including peripheral myelin protein 22, myelin P0, connexin 32, and early growth response 2.
• A hereditary neuropathy is unlikely in view of the lack of family history and the late age of onset.

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