The inherited neuropathies

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Neurologic clinics (Neurol. clin.) ISSN 0733-8619

2007, vol. 25, no1, [Note(s): vii, 173-207 [36 p.]]

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The inherited neuropathies

J. Klein

Neuropathy is one of the most common referrals to neurologic

clinics. Patients often undergo extensive testing for acquired

etiologies; inherited causes are common. Increasingly, genetic

causes are becoming known and commercial testing available. The rate

of recent discovery has been rapid and relates to the extent of

single gene disorders of nerve, the ease of peripheral nervous

system functional examination, and readily accessible pathologic

tissue. Foremost in the rate of recent discoveries is the work and

tools of the human genome project. The rapidity of the ongoing

discovery requires clinicians to be familiar with molecular biologic

discoveries and consider wisely which testing should be performed.