Table 2

Classification of hereditary sensory neuropathies type I (HSN I)

Subtype
Hallmark/additional features
Locus
Gene
OMIM #

HSN IA
Predominant loss of pain and temperature sensation, sometimes initial sign with long preservation of vibration sense, burning and lancinating pain, variable distal motor involvement, which may be severe.
9q22.1–q22.3
SPTLC1
162400
HSN IB
Predominant sensory neuropathy with cough and gastro-oesophageal reflux, rarely foot ulcerations; normal distal muscle strength.
3p24–p22
unknown
608088
HSN IC (= CMT2B, HMSN IIB)
Prominent distal motor involvement, often as initial sign of the disease, sensory loss of all qualities, acro-mutilating complications.
3q21
RAB7
600882
HSN ID
Prominent sensory loss and mutilations in hands and feet, acropathy; variable motor involvement.
unknown
unknown
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