8B60.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Progressive pseudobulbar palsy

Description

Spastic speech, difficulty in swallowing, emotional lability, brisk jaw jerk, release reflexes such as palmomental reflex due to involvement of craniobulbar tracts are the common features of progressive pseudobulbar palsy. Usually mild lower motor neuron signs observed in progressive bulbar palsy may also co-exist or may develop during the progression of the disorder.

Index terms

  • Progressive pseudobulbar palsy
  • pseudobulbar palsy
  • pseudobulbar paralysis

Exclusions from above levels

  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • 8B60.0 – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • 8B60.1 – Progressive bulbar palsy
  • 8B60.3 – Progressive muscular atrophy
  • 8B60.4 – Primary lateral sclerosis
  • 8B60.5 – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-Plus
  • 8B60.6 – Monomelic amyotrophy
  • 8B60.7 – Madras type motor neuron disease
  • 8B60.Y – Other specified motor neuron disease
  • 8B60.Z – Motor neuron disease, unspecified

Foundation entity

Progressive pseudobulbar palsy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2080137619

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 8B60: Motor neuron disease › 08: Diseases of the nervous system