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ORPHA:773

Adult Refsum disease

Also called Classic Refsum disease, HMSN 4, HMSN IV, Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 4, Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type IV, Heredopathia atactica polyneuritiformis, Phytanic-CoA hydroxylase deficiency

Body system
Inborn errors of metabolism
Inheritance pattern
Autosomal recessive
Typical age of onset
Adolescent, Adult, Childhood
Estimated prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000 (Europe)
Rarity class
1-9 / 1 000 000

ORPHA:773 is classified under "Inborn errors of metabolism" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • Anosmia
  • Abnormality of the eye
  • Retinopathy
  • Abnormality of vision
  • Cataract
  • Dry skin