Congenital insensitivity to pain

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Congenital insensitivity to pain. This is caused by mutations in the SCN9A gene. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the SCN9A gene
  • The transmission is autosomal recessive

Clinical features

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Complications

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Investigations

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References

  1. Peddareddygari LR, Oberoi K, Grewal RP. Congenital insensitivity to pain: a case report and review of the literature. Case Rep Neurol Med 2014; 2014:141953.

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