• CTS often occurs as a result of two hereditary conditions: hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) and familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP). (cdc.gov)
  • however, two hereditary diseases, Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies (HNPP) and Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy (FAP) are known to exhibit CTS in some cases. (cdc.gov)
  • All types of amyloid consist of one major fibrillar protein that defines the type of amyloid. (medscape.com)
  • Type I features autosomal dominant inheritance and distal sensory involvement. (sdsu.edu)
  • Type II is characterized by autosomal inheritance and distal and proximal sensory loss. (sdsu.edu)