G51.2: Melkersson syndrome
You have a disorder in your head which can produce various symptoms.
The disorder probably involves various tissues in your head becoming inflamed. This can make certain areas swell up.
The disorder sometimes causes several symptoms all at once. For example, one’s lips may swell up repeatedly over a long period of time. A nerve is sometimes compressed by a swelling. If the nerve is compressed, facial muscles can become paralyzed, or one may no longer be able to taste properly, for example. The tongue may also appear wrinkled.
The precise cause of this disorder is unknown.
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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