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Hereditary Neuropathy with liability to Pressure Palsies, or HNPP, is the current name for this disorder. It has also been known as:

• Tomaculous Neuropathy
• Hereditary Liability to Pressure Palsies
• Inherited Tendency to Pressure Palsies
• Familial Pressure Sensitive Neuropathy
• Entrapment Neuropathy
• Compression Neuropathy
• Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy - Note: this indicates the type of neuropathy it is - both sensory and motor- other neuropathies may also fall under this category.

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