A81.2: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
You have a disease of the brain that is caused by viruses.
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.
Your brain was damaged by what are known as JC viruses. This occurs especially when the defense system is weakened. Other diseases or drugs for instance can weaken the defense system.
With the disease, it is often not possible to move certain areas of the body or one entire side of it properly. No longer being able to speak or see is common. The memory and concentration often decline.
This disease makes you severely ill.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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