ICD-11 code : 9B72.00;
Preferred Label : Cytomegaloviral retinitis;
ICD-11 definition : This is an inflammation of the eye's retina that can lead to blindness. This is a
DNA virus in the family Herpesviridae known for producing large cells with nuclear
and cytoplasmic inclusions. Such inclusions are called an owl's eye effect.;
ICD-11 synonym : CMV retinitis - [cytomegaloviral retinitis]; CMV retinitis;
Origin ID : 315493536;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
This is an inflammation of the eye's retina that can lead to blindness. This is a
DNA virus in the family Herpesviridae known for producing large cells with nuclear
and cytoplasmic inclusions. Such inclusions are called an owl's eye effect.
