E70.2: Disorders of tyrosine metabolism
Your body is unable to properly process the amino acid tyrosine.
In the body, certain proteins ensure that processes run better or more quickly. These proteins are also known as enzymes. Some enzymes can break down the amino acid tyrosine. Amino acids are components of proteins. Because substances are constantly being converted in the body, excess amino acids must be excreted. That only happens when they are broken down beforehand.
In your case, an enzyme is not working properly. As a result, tyrosine cannot be properly broken down.
There are various disorders that involve an inability to break down tyrosine properly. The effects and symptoms can vary widely, depending on the disorder.
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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