ICD-11 code : GB55.1;
Preferred Label : Nephropathy induced by heavy metals;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the kidney, caused by exposure to heavy, nephrotoxic metals such as cadmium,
lead, copper, and mercury. This disease is characterised by tubular damage, renal
insufficiency, interstitial fibrosis, necrosis, or renal dysfunction. This disease
may also present with hypertension, proteinuria, hyperuricaemia, aminoaciduria, or
other symptoms characteristic of chronic kidney disease.;
ICD-11 synonym : heavy metal nephropathy; toxic nephropathy from heavy metals;
ICD-11 inclusion : saturnine nephropathy; lead nephritis; lead nephropathy;
Origin ID : 1766840660;
UMLS CUI : C0451769;
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A disease of the kidney, caused by exposure to heavy, nephrotoxic metals such as cadmium,
lead, copper, and mercury. This disease is characterised by tubular damage, renal
insufficiency, interstitial fibrosis, necrosis, or renal dysfunction. This disease
may also present with hypertension, proteinuria, hyperuricaemia, aminoaciduria, or
other symptoms characteristic of chronic kidney disease.
