A hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy transmitted most often as an autosomal dominant trait and characterized by progressive distal wasting and loss of reflexes in the muscles of the legs (and occasionally involving the arms).
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- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Includes information about the organization, its goals, research, news and further resources. Also offers suggestions on ways to help.
- Dejerine-Sottas Provides news, links, and a message board about Dejerine-Sottas syndrome, also known as CMT Type 3.
- General Practice Notebook - Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Clinically-oriented information.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder Information page compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) Raises awareness, funds scientific research, and educates the medical community as well as the general public about Charcot Marie Tooth Disease (CMT Syndrome).
- NHS Choices: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Provides information on this condition that causes damage to the peripheral nerves. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
- Patient UK: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome Factsheet on this inherited sensorineural peripheral polyneuropathy, including its pathogenesis, epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, complications and prognosis.