ICD-11 code : BC42.0;
Preferred Label : Giant cell myocarditis;
ICD-11 definition : Giant cell myocarditis is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to myocardial
inflammation that is characterised by widespread infiltration of giant cells (abnormal
masses produced by the fusion of macrophages) associated with other inflammatory cells
and heart muscle cell destruction.;
Origin ID : 507103735;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Giant cell myocarditis is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to myocardial
inflammation that is characterised by widespread infiltration of giant cells (abnormal
masses produced by the fusion of macrophages) associated with other inflammatory cells
and heart muscle cell destruction.
