Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, autosomal recessive, type 2a2b;

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, autosomal recessive, type 2a2b;

Definition

An autosomal recessive sub-type of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease caused by compound heterozygous or homozygous mutation(s) in the MFN2 gene, encoding mitofusin-2. This condition is more severe and has an earlier onset as compared to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2A.

Also known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2B — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Musculature Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculature Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Peripheral nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Peripheral nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0