Q78.5: Metaphyseal dysplasia
You have a disorder as a result of which multiple bones are wider than normal.
The disease is hereditary. Other family members may therefore also be affected. A change in genetic information results in too much bone tissue being formed in certain places. The affected bones are then wider than usual.
This typically affects the long bones in your arms and legs. These bones are then wider than usual, especially at the ends. This can also deform and restrict the adjacent joints, causing a person to have problems walking or with other movements. The arms and legs can also be shorter than usual.
In addition to the bones in the arms and legs, other bones can also be thickened. Some parts of the body may then be swollen or have an unusual shape. The bones can also hurt. There may be other symptoms in addition to pain in bones and joints.
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
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