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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Causes
What Causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is a genetic disorder. It occurs when a faulty gene results in abnormal nerve function. The gene can be passed from parent to child, even if the parent does not have symptoms. Or, the patient can be the first in their family to have muscular dystrophy.
Genetic Testing for Charcot-Marie-Tooth
A large number of genes have been identified as contributing to various types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth.
In the Stanford Neuromuscular Program, we work closely with our colleagues in the Clinical Genomics Service to test for gene abnormalities in suspected cases of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. We use the results of DNA testing to help determine exactly which gene is causing the nerve symptoms and to personalize treatment of the disease.
Learn more about the Stanford Neuromuscular Program and genetic testing available through the Stanford Clinical Genomics Service.
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