Non-hereditary degenerative ataxia

Description

Ataxia is characterized by incoordination, due to lesions in the cerebellum and efferent or afferent connections. Sporadic forms of ataxia that present without any family history or known genetic cause. Diagnosis is made after ruling out other causes of ataxia.

Exclusions from above levels

6A06 – Stereotyped movement disorder
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Child codes

8A03.20 – Late onset cerebellar cortical atrophy
8A03.2Y – Other specified non-hereditary degenerative ataxia
8A03.2Z – Non-hereditary degenerative ataxia, unspecified

Sibling codes

8A03.0 – Congenital ataxia
8A03.1 – Hereditary ataxia
8A03.3 – Acquired ataxia
8A03.Y – Other specified ataxic disorders
8A03.Z – Ataxic disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Non-hereditary degenerative ataxia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1257393361

Allowed postcoordination axes

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Part of: 8A03: Ataxic disorders › 08: Diseases of the nervous system