Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine

Description

Acquired hypoganglionosis is characterised as a degeneration of ganglion cells and gliosis histologically. The prognosis is usually good following resection of the affected bowel.

Index terms

Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine

Excludes

LB16.3 – Congenital hypoganglionosis of large intestine

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
02 – Neoplasms
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

DB32.0 – Pseudo-obstruction of colon
DB32.1 – Slow transit constipation
DB32.2 – Megacolon
DB32.Y – Other specified motility disorders of large intestine
DB32.Z – Motility disorders of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1683062254

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB32: Motility disorders of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system