Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn

Definition

A group of paediatric conditions in which there is a temporary disorder in a newborn or infant associated with changes in hormone production or utilization (endocrine system) or when abnormal chemical reactions in the body disrupt the normal processes of enzyme catalyzed reactions within tissue cells (metabolism), such as getting or making energy from consumed food.

6 subordinate codes

• KB60Transitory disorders of carbohydrate metabolism specific to fetus or newborn
• KB61Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium or magnesium metabolism
• KB62Transitory neonatal disorders of thyroid function
• KB63Certain specified transitory neonatal electrolyte or metabolic disturbances
• KB64Transitory neonatal hypoparathyroidism
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

• KA00-KA0ZFetus or newborn affected by maternal factors or by complications of pregnancy, labour or delivery
• KA20-KA2ZDisorders of newborn related to length of gestation or fetal growth
• KA40-KA4ZBirth injury
• KA60-KA6ZInfections of the fetus or newborn
• KA80-KA8ZHaemorrhagic or haematological disorders of fetus or newborn
• KB00-KB0ZNeurological disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period
• KB20-KB2ZRespiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period
• KB40-KB4ZCardiovascular disorders present in the perinatal or neonatal period