E75.2: Other sphingolipidosis
You have a congenital disease where certain fats build up in the body. Tissue is damaged by these deposits.
In the body, certain proteins ensure that processes run better or more quickly. These proteins are also known as enzymes. Some enzymes for instance are involved in forming fats.
In your case, an enzyme is not working properly. The disease is hereditary. Other family members may also be affected.
With this disease, you may already have had symptoms as a child. The severity of the symptoms depends on which enzyme is not working properly. Various areas of the body can be affected. If you have the disease, you may be severely ill.
If fats are deposited in various organs, these may become enlarged or no longer work properly. The mental faculties may be impaired and you may have problems moving properly. You may also have cramps or a fever. Your bones may not grow properly.
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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