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Re: Difference between CMT 1 and 2

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Simply stated, In CMT 1, the problem is in the myelin, that's the stuff that

warps around the nerve. (known as " demylenating " )

In CMT 2, the problem is actually inside the nerve itself.(known as " axonal " )

But there can be overlap, and then all the subtypes too.

More info at http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/about_cmt/causes.php

http://neuromuscular.wustl.edu/time/hmsn.html

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