Urea Cycle Disorders
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📋Overview
Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are a group of rare inherited metabolic conditions caused by deficiencies in one of the enzymes of the urea cycle, a liver-based process that removes ammonia from the bloodstream. These disorders lead to the accumulation of ammonia, a toxic substance, resulting in hyperammonemia. UCDs are classified by the specific enzyme affected and are also known as inherited hyperammonemia syndromes.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0154246ICD-10-CM
E72.2E72.20
MeSH
D056806
SNOMED CT (US)
36444000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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