Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility To 4 C1838102
A genetic muscle disorder that causes a life-threatening reaction to certain anesthesia medications, leading to high fever, muscle rigidity, and metabolic crisis. It affects individuals undergoing surgery who carry the genetic predisposition. Triggers must be strictly avoided, and emergency treatment is essential.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- critical
- Chronic
- true
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