Neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia of infancy

ICD-10 Code J84.841

Neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia of infancy

Definition

Neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia of infancy (NCHI) is a non-lethal pediatric form of interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by tachypnea without respiratory failure.

Also known as chronic tachypnoe of infancy, CTI, NCHI, NEHI — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0