Craniorachischisis

Description

A condition caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by complete absence of the skull, extensive defects in the vertebrae and skin, and absence of the brain.

Index terms

Craniorachischisis
Anencephaly with rachischisis

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

LA00.0Y – Other specified anencephaly
LA00.0Z – Anencephaly, unspecified

Foundation entity

Craniorachischisis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/675690362

Part of: LA00.0: Anencephaly › LA00: Anencephaly or similar anomalies › 20: Developmental anomalies