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  • Title: Hereditary insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis.
    Author: Berkovitch M, Copeliovitch L, Tauber T, Vaknin Z, Lahat E.
    Journal: Pediatr Neurol; 1998 Sep; 19(3):227-9. PubMed ID: 9806143.
    Abstract:
    Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IV is an autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by congenital insensitivity to pain and anhidrosis and resulting in recurrent hyperpyrexia, self-mutilation, recurrent infections, chronic osteomyelitis, bone and joint deformities, and limb amputations. Described is a child with signs as well as skin and nerve biopsy results compatible with this disease, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate medical and educational care to prevent complications.
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