Neuropathy, Recurrent, with Pressure Palsies

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the PMP22 gene, encoding peripheral myelin protein 22. Neuropathy is precipitated by mechanical compression on a nerve, typically with onset in the first and second decades.

**Synonyms:** - HNPP - Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies