Cachexia

Definition

Cachexia is a pathological generalised loss of body mass with reduction of the storage fat deposits, structural fat and musculature that can be accompanied by gradual loss of function of organs.

Exclusions

• Human immunodeficiency virus disease associated with wasting syndrome
• Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined or unspecified primary sites
• nutritional marasmus

Subcategories (1)