Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (117)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:affects quality of life
peripheral nerves
bone remodeling
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Paget's_disease_of_the_breast
gptkb:Paget's_disease_of_the_vulva
viral infections
vitamin D deficiency
gptkbp:can_cause joint pain
spinal deformities
leg deformities
pelvic deformities
skull deformities
gptkbp:can_lead_to gptkb:Oncology
disability
neurological issues
loss of independence
vascular issues
gptkbp:cause muscle weakness
sensory loss
enlarged bones
gptkbp:complication gptkb:juvenile_idiopathic_arthritis
heart failure
hearing loss
osteosarcoma
gptkbp:condition osteosarcoma
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:medical_imaging
blood tests
genetic testing
childhood
biopsy
adulthood
nerve conduction studies
approximately 1% of adults over 50
bone scan
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Jean-Martin_Charcot
gptkb:Howard_Henry_Tooth
Pierre Marie
Sir James Paget
gptkbp:genetic_studies family history
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on clinical trials
gptkbp:has_type gptkb:CMT1_B
gptkb:CMT2_A
CMT1 A
CMTX1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
gptkbp:inherits_from genetic mutations
gptkbp:is_a_chronic_condition that can last for years.
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of patient advocacy
gptkbp:is_affected_by environmental factors
gptkbp:is_associated_with fatigue
chronic pain
balance issues
high levels of alkaline phosphatase
increased blood flow to bones
CMT1 A gene mutation
CMT2 A gene mutation
CMTX1 gene mutation
gptkbp:is_characterized_by axonal degeneration
demyelination
thickened bones
abnormal bone structure
excessive bone remodeling
painful bones
gptkbp:is_common_in females
males
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:chromosome_1
chromosome 17
chromosome X
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:surgery
physical therapy
regular monitoring
lifestyle changes
assistive devices
gptkbp:is_often_asymptomatic in early stages
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in various populations
men than women
gptkbp:is_recognized_by difficulty with fine motor skills
progressive nature
muscle weakness in hands and feet
gptkbp:is_studied_in neurology research
gptkbp:issues genetic counseling
gptkbp:known_as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 2,500 people
more common in older adults
less common in Africa
less common in Asia
more common in Europe
gptkbp:research gptkb:gene_therapy
new medications
gptkbp:risk_factor male gender
age over 50
gptkbp:scientific_classification a hereditary neuropathy
monostotic or polyostotic
gptkbp:symptoms difficulty walking
foot drop
high arches
muscle atrophy
numbness
bone pain
tingling sensations
fractures
deformities
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:surgery
improve quality of life
physical therapy
prevent complications
occupational therapy
pain management
pain relievers
bisphosphonates
reduce pain
gptkbp:type_of hereditary neuropathy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Charcot
gptkb:Jean-Martin_Charcot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5