hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy

Introduction

genetically & clinically heterogeneous group of disorders

Pathology

• degeneration of dorsal root & autonomic ganglion cells
• sensory &/or autonomic abnormalities
• variable degree of motor & autonomic dysfunction

Complications

• severe infections
  • osteomyelitis,
• amputations

More general terms

• hereditary neuropathy

More specific terms

• hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy type 1A (HSAN1)
• hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy type 1C (HSAN1C)
• hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy type 2; hereditary sensory radicular neuropathy; neurogenic acroosteolysis
• hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy type 4; congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA); congenital sensory neuropathy with anhidrosis; familial dysautonomia type 2
• hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy type 5

Patient information

hereditary sensory & autonomic neuropathy patient information