G13.1: Other systemic atrophy primarily affecting central nervous system in neoplastic disease
You have a brain disorder that is related to a cancer.
The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions.
With this brain disorder, the body's immune system attacks the brain. The immune system normally protects the body against pathogens and foreign substances. With some disorders, however, parts of the immune system target the body's own tissue or cells. This can be the case with various cancers.
Depending on the nature of the condition, there may be a variety of symptoms. You may have seizures, for example. Your own thoughts and behavior can change. You may also have problems with your memory or concentration. You may also find it hard to control your movements 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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