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Q77.7: Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia

While in the womb, a certain condition caused various deformities.

While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. If tissue fails to develop properly, defects can occur.

With this condition the bones and cartilage, in particular, do not develop properly. As a result, the body is smaller. The arm and leg bones are shortened. The ends of the bones concerned are also deformed. As a result, the bones may wear down considerably over time. The condition has also affected the spine. As a result, the upper body is typically shorter than usual. The lower back may be particularly arched. The hips, ears and eyes may also be deformed.

The condition has arisen due to changes in the genetic information. Changes to the genetic information can be inherited within the family. Other family members may therefore also be affected.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).