ICD-11 code : 8C74.1;
Preferred Label : Periodic paralysis;
ICD-11 definition : Rare group of neuromuscular disorders that are associated with defects in ion channels.
Characterized by intermittent episodes of severe weakness of the limbs usually after
heavy exercise, fasting, or high carbohydrate meals. The three major types of inherited
periodic paralysis include hypokalemic periodic paralysis, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis,
and Andersen–Tawil syndrome.;
ICD-11 synonym : Westphal disease; myoplegic dystrophy; Cavare disease; familial myoplegia; familial recurrent paralysis; periodic myotonia;
ICD-11 inclusion : adynamia episodica hereditaria; myotonic periodic paralysis; Cavarre disease; sodium-responsive periodic paralysis; familial paralysis; periodic paralysis 1; periodic paralysis 2; periodic paralysis 3; familial periodic paralysis;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 8C74.1Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 8C74.1Z;
Origin ID : 577112387;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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Rare group of neuromuscular disorders that are associated with defects in ion channels.
Characterized by intermittent episodes of severe weakness of the limbs usually after
heavy exercise, fasting, or high carbohydrate meals. The three major types of inherited
periodic paralysis include hypokalemic periodic paralysis, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis,
and Andersen–Tawil syndrome.
