Secondary impulse control syndrome

A syndrome with features of impulse control disorder caused by an underlying medical or neurological condition (e.g. frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson disease, hypersexuality from dopamine agonists).

Symptoms

• Impulsive or compulsive behaviors caused by medical condition (also: secondary impulse control disorder, organic disinhibition, gambling from dopamine agonist, hypersexuality from neurological disease, impulsivity from frontal lobe damage)
• Onset or worsening linked to medical treatment or disease progression (also: impulse control worsening with medication, disinhibition from dopamine agonists, organic basis for impulsivity, impulsive behavior from Parkinson medication)

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Secondary impulse control syndrome, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

• Majaczenie (6D70)

Synonyms and related terms

secondary impulse control disorder, organic disinhibition, gambling from dopamine agonist, hypersexuality from neurological disease, impulsivity from frontal lobe damage, impulse control worsening with medication, disinhibition from dopamine agonists, organic basis for impulsivity, impulsive behavior from Parkinson medication

Frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of Secondary impulse control syndrome?

Symptoms associated with Secondary impulse control syndrome (ICD-11 6E66) include: Impulsive or compulsive behaviors caused by medical condition, Onset or worsening linked to medical treatment or disease progression.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Secondary impulse control syndrome?

The differential diagnosis of Secondary impulse control syndrome (6E66) includes: Majaczenie (6D70).

WHO ICD-11 source

View this entry in the official WHO ICD-11 browser: 6E66 – WHO ICD-11