ICD-11 code : 8B60.1;
Preferred Label : Progressive bulbar palsy;
ICD-11 definition : Progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) is a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that
initially presents with symptoms of bulbar weakness such as dysarthria and dysphagia.
Symptoms may remain relatively confined to the bulbar region. PBP more commonly affects
females than males. Patients typically progress to develop limb weakness and features
consistent with more typical ALS at a later stage of disease.;
ICD-11 inclusion : progressive bulbar paralysis; PBP - [progressive bulbar palsy];
Origin ID : 1143049440;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
Progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) is a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that
initially presents with symptoms of bulbar weakness such as dysarthria and dysphagia.
Symptoms may remain relatively confined to the bulbar region. PBP more commonly affects
females than males. Patients typically progress to develop limb weakness and features
consistent with more typical ALS at a later stage of disease.