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How is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease diagnosed?
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Definitive diagnosis is generally made using genetic (DNA) testing, which can also identify the type of CMT based on which genes are affected. However not all genetic markers for CMT are known. Diagnosis can also be assisted based on the constellation of physical signs and symptoms, as well as nerve conduction studies.
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