Nerves are formed by the axons of nerve cells (the axon is an extension of the nerve cell). These axons are or are not surrounded by myelin sheath from other cells: Schawnn cells. Anatomy: A
Nerves are formed by the axons of nerve cells (the axon is an extension of the nerve cell). These axons are or are not surrounded by myelin sheath from other cells: Schawnn cells. Anatomy: A
Autosomal recessive transmission disease. Linked to a deficiency in an enzyme allowing the degradation of phytanic acid and therefore linked to an accumulation of the latter. Etiology Refsum’s disease is caused by mutations in the
Nerves are formed by the axons of nerve cells (the axon is an extension of the nerve cell). These axons are or are not surrounded by myelin sheath from other cells: Schawnn cells. Anatomy: A
Polyradiculoneuritis. Possible development The topographic evolution of this pathology is dependent on the length of the nerves. Its evolution can be schematized as follows (in red):