Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Flashcards
1
Q
is a ____ disorder with loss of both ____ and________.
A
genetic
motor
sensory innervation
2
Q
[that’s why it is] also called
A
Hereditary motor sensory neuropathy (HMSN) type I
3
Q
Neurological findings include (4):
A
Distal weakness and sensory loss
Wasting in the legs
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
Tremor
4
Q
two deformities characterize this Disease
A
Foot deformity with a high arch is common (pes cavus).
The legs look like inverted champagne bottles
5
Q
The most accurate test is
A
electromyography
6
Q
treatment.
A
none
