Postencephalitic Parkinson disease
ICD-10 Code
G21.3
Postencephalitic Parkinson disease
Definition
A disease believed to be caused by a viral illness that triggers degeneration of the nerve cells in the substantia nigra. Overall, this degeneration leads to clinical parkinsonism.
Also known as postencephalitic Parkinsonism — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 14332 per MONDO
- ICD10CM G21.3 per MONDO
- MESH D010301 per MONDO
- NCIT C34898 per MONDO
- Orphanet 97349 per MONDO
- SCTID 19972008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0030568 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Scopolamine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |