Distal hereditary motor neuropathy type 2

What it is

A rare autosomal dominant distal hereditary motor neuropathy characterized by onset of slowly progressive distal limb weakness and atrophy between the second and fifth decades of life. Sensory involvement is typically less pronounced or absent. The severity of the condition is variable, and both lower and upper extremities may be involved.

Key facts

Prevalence

<1 / 1 000 000

Age of onset

Adolescent, Adult

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant

Classified as

Disease

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Genes

ICD-10 codes

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Related health topics

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Benefit programs to look at

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