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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Peroneal Muscular Atrophy

Definition

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as peroneal muscular atrophyatrophy, is a group of inherited neurological disorders characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body. It primarily affects the peripheral nerves responsible for motor and sensory functions, leading to muscle weakness, atrophy, and sensory loss.