Lewy body dementia

ICD-10 Code G31.83

Lewy body dementia

Definition

A progressive form of dementia characterized by the presence of protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the midbrain and cerebral cortex, and loss of cholinergic and dopaminergic neurons. The signs and symptoms overlap with Alzheimer and Parkinson disease.

Also known as cortical Lewy body disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, DLB, Lewy body dementia, lewy body dementia, susceptibility to, Lewy body disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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