A rare slowly progressive genetic peripheral neuropathy with characteristics of distal atrophy and weakness affecting the upper limbs (with a predilection for the thenar eminence) and subsequently the lower limbs, associated with unilateral or bilateral vocal cord paresis leading to hoarse voice, breathing difficulties and facial weakness.
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3704240014
Distal hereditary motor neuropathy type 7
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3704241013
Distal spinal muscular atrophy with vocal cord paralysis