Ataxia due to alcoholic cerebellar degeneration

Description

This is the most common form of acquired ataxia and occurs among people suffering from degeneration of the cerebellum as a result of chronic alcohol use.

Index terms

Ataxia due to alcoholic cerebellar degeneration
alcohol-induced cerebellar ataxia
alcoholic cerebellar ataxia

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cerebellar ataxia in alcoholism

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

Sibling codes

8A03.3Y – Other specified acquired ataxia
8A03.3Z – Acquired ataxia, unspecified

Foundation entity

Ataxia due to alcoholic cerebellar degeneration – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1532145862

Part of: 8A03.3: Acquired ataxia › 8A03: Ataxic disorders › 08: Diseases of the nervous system