Fibrinoid Leukodystrophy
📋Overview
Fibrinoid leukodystrophy is a legacy term historically used to describe a type of leukodystrophy characterized by fibrinoid degeneration of white matter. The modern preferred terminology corresponds to certain hereditary leukodystrophies, such as Alexander disease or other gliopathies involving abnormal white matter changes. Leukodystrophies are a group of genetic disorders affecting the brain's white matter due to abnormal development or destruction of myelin.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0270726ICD-10-CM
G31.86
MeSH
D038261
SNOMED CT (US)
81854007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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