ICD-11 code : 8C70.4;
Preferred Label : Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy;
ICD-11 definition : Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) constitutes a group of genetically determined,
progressive disorders of muscles, in which the pelvic or shoulder girdle musculature
is predominantly or primarily involved. It may be inherited in an autosomal recessive
or dominant fashion.;
ICD-11 synonym : LGMD - [limb-girdle muscular dystrophy];
ICD-11 acronym : LGMD;
ICD-11 inclusion : limb girdle muscle dystrophy; limb-girdle myopathy;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 8C70.4Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 8C70.4Z;
Origin ID : 887807212;
UMLS CUI : C0026850;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- ICD-10 Mapping
- Semantic type(s)
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) constitutes a group of genetically determined,
progressive disorders of muscles, in which the pelvic or shoulder girdle musculature
is predominantly or primarily involved. It may be inherited in an autosomal recessive
or dominant fashion.
