ICD-11 code : 8D23;
Preferred Label : Worster-Drought syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : Worster-Drought syndrome (WDS) is a form of cerebral palsy characterized by congenital
pseudobulbar (suprabulbar) paresis manifesting as selective weakness of the lips,
tongue and soft palate, dysphagia, dysphonia, drooling and jaw jerking.;
ICD-11 synonym : WDS - [Worster-Drought syndrome]; Congenital suprabulbar paresis;
ICD-11 acronym : WDS;
Origin ID : 1834138618;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
Worster-Drought syndrome (WDS) is a form of cerebral palsy characterized by congenital
pseudobulbar (suprabulbar) paresis manifesting as selective weakness of the lips,
tongue and soft palate, dysphagia, dysphonia, drooling and jaw jerking.