All::Neurology::Diseases::Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Intro

What is the most common hereditary peripheral neuropathy?

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Whats the main symptom of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

predominantly motor los

Where is the muscle weakness found in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

Distal

What are the features of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

  • Foot drop
  • High-arched feet (pes cavus)
  • Hammer toes
  • Distal muscle weakness
  • Distal muscle atrophy
  • Hyporeflexia
  • Stork leg deformity