Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies
Definition
Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is an inherited peripheral nerve disorder characterized by recurrent mononeuropathy usually triggered by minor physical activities.
Also known as current pressure-sensitive neuropathy, hereditary liability to pressure palsies, hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies, heterozygous microdeletion 17p11.2p12, HNPP, neuropathy, recurrent, with pressure palsies, potato-grubbing palsy, Tomaculous neuropathy, tulip-bulb digger's palsy — per MONDO