Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D

Definition

Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D (CMT2D) is a form of axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, characterized by distal weakness primarily and predominantly occurring in the upper limbs and tendon reflexes absent or reduced in the arms and decreased in the legs. Progression is slow.

Also known as autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 caused by mutation in GARS, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, type 2D, CMT2D, GARS Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 — 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