20Developmental anomalies Structural developmental anomalies primarily affecting one body system Structural developmental anomalies of the nervous system LA02Spina bifida
LA02.0
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Spina bifida cystica
Definition A condition caused by failure of the neural tube to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by nerve damage and the presence of meningoceles on the back. This condition may present with physical or mental impairment.
International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11), World Health Organization (WHO) 2019/2021, https://icd.who.int/browse11. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 3.0 IGO (CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO).
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