ICD-11 code : 8C71.0;
Preferred Label : Myotonic dystrophy;
ICD-11 definition : Myotonic dystrophy is a group of inherited muscular disorders. It is the most common
form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood. Myotonic dystrophy is characterized
by progressive muscle wasting and weakness, and prolonged muscle contractions (myotonia)
that are not able to relax after use. Other signs and symptoms of myotonic dystrophy
include slurred speech or temporary locking of their jaw, cataracts and cardiac conduction
defects. In affected men, hormonal changes may lead to early balding and infertility.
The clinical severity varies widely among affected patients, even among members of
the same family.;
ICD-11 inclusion : myotonic muscular dystrophy; DM - [dystrophia myotonica]; myotonia dystrophica; dystrophia myotonica;
Origin ID : 192087511;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Myotonic dystrophy is a group of inherited muscular disorders. It is the most common
form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood. Myotonic dystrophy is characterized
by progressive muscle wasting and weakness, and prolonged muscle contractions (myotonia)
that are not able to relax after use. Other signs and symptoms of myotonic dystrophy
include slurred speech or temporary locking of their jaw, cataracts and cardiac conduction
defects. In affected men, hormonal changes may lead to early balding and infertility.
The clinical severity varies widely among affected patients, even among members of
the same family.
