Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic, Type V

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An autosomal recessive condition caused by mutation(S) in the NGF gene, encoding beta-nerve growth factor. It is characterized by loss of pain sensation, particularly in the extremities.

**Synonyms:** - HSAN5 - Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type V