Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, Okinawa type
Alternate names
HMSNO; HEREDITARY MOTOR AND SENSORY NEUROPATHY, PROXIMAL TYPE; HMSNP
Definition
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Okinawa type is a rare, genetic, axonal hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by the adult-onset of slowly progressive, symmetric, proximal dominant muscle weakness and atrophy, painful muscle cramps, fasciculations and distal sensory impairment, mostly (but not exclusively) in individuals (and their descendents) from the Okinawa region in Japan. Absent deep tendon reflexes, elevated creatine kinase levels and autosomal dominant inheritance are also characteristic.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, Okinawa type is a rare disease.
Resources
Frequently asked questions
Additional resources | |
|---|---|
Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, Okinawa type | |
| About WikiMD |  |
 | This Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, Okinawa type article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Deepika vegiraju
