Subdural infectious cyst

Description

A condition of the subdural space, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic source. This condition is characterised by a membranous sac that may be filled with gas, fluid, or semi solid material between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater. This condition may present with neurological deficits.

Index terms

Subdural infectious cyst
Parasitic subdural cyst

Exclusions from above levels

NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

1D05.0 – Epidural infectious cyst
1D05.Y – Other specified infectious cysts of the central nervous system
1D05.Z – Infectious cysts of the central nervous system, unspecified

Foundation entity

Subdural infectious cyst – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1388337190

Allowed postcoordination axes

infectiousAgent

Part of: 1D05: Infectious cysts of the central nervous system › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases