ICD-11 code : 8A44;
Preferred Label : Leukodystrophies;
ICD-11 definition : Group of rare progressive genetic diseases that are caused by mutations in genes that
lead to destruction of white matter of the brain by disrupting development of the
myelin sheath. More than 50 different leukodystrophies have been identified, including
Alexander disease, Canavan disease, cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, metachromatic
leukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, and Refsum disease.;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 8A44.Z;
Origin ID : 468040251;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Group of rare progressive genetic diseases that are caused by mutations in genes that
lead to destruction of white matter of the brain by disrupting development of the
myelin sheath. More than 50 different leukodystrophies have been identified, including
Alexander disease, Canavan disease, cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, metachromatic
leukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, and Refsum disease.
