Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited cause of polyneuropathy
  • Pes cavus (high arched feet) and hammertoes (the proximal interphalangeal joint of the toe is bent upward) are commonly found on physical examination.
 

Patient 1:

This patient has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Note the presence of pen cavus (high arched feet) and hammertoes.