📋Overview
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affecting females, characterized by normal early growth followed by a loss of purposeful hand skills and spoken language, along with distinctive repetitive hand movements. It is caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene. Rett syndrome is considered a severe developmental condition with no cure, requiring multidisciplinary management.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0035372ICD-10-CM
F84.2
MeSH
D015518
SNOMED CT (US)
68618008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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