Pick disease

ICD-10 Code G31.01

Pick disease

Definition

A rare neurodegenerative disorder leading to dementia. It is characterized by frontotemporal lobar degeneration with accumulation of tau proteins which form Pick bodies.

Also known as lobar atrophy of brain, Pick disease, PICK disease of brain — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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