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G95.0: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia

You have a disorder that has caused a cavity to form in your spinal cord or brain stem.

The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles. At its top end, the spinal cord transitions into the brain stem. The brain stem is part of the brain. The brain stem is where breathing and heart rate are regulated.

In the spinal cord and the lower part of the brain stem there is a channel filled with spinal fluid. Spinal fluid may back up there for various reasons. These reasons may be inflammations or injuries to the spinal cord area, for example. As a result, a cavity with fluid may form in the spinal cord or the brain stem. The cavity may then press on the surrounding tissue of the spinal cord or the brain stem.

A cavity of this type usually occurs in the upper part of the spinal cord and it can extend into the brain stem. You may then be unable to feel certain sensations such as heat or cold on your arms, for example. Your arms and shoulders may also get sore. You may no longer be able to move your arms or legs properly. Certain bodily functions, such as passing water and emptying your bowels, may also be affected. If the cavity forms in the brain stem your face may feel numb, for example. You may also have problems when speaking.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).