ICD-11 code : 8E02.1;
Preferred Label : Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by inheritance of mutation(s) in normal prion protein genes. This
disease is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, decreased coordination, dysmetria,
or dysarthria, and is fatal. Confirmation is by pathological examination of the brain
and genetic testing.;
Origin ID : 406818835;
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ICD-10 Mapping
A disease caused by inheritance of mutation(s) in normal prion protein genes. This
disease is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, decreased coordination, dysmetria,
or dysarthria, and is fatal. Confirmation is by pathological examination of the brain
and genetic testing.