LA02.01

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Myelomeningocele without hydrocephalus

Description

A condition caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. This condition is characterised by nerve damage. This condition may also present with syringomyelia, hip dislocation, headache, nausea, vomiting, blurry vision, balance problems, bladder control problems, meningitis, or mental impairment.

Index terms

  • Myelomeningocele without hydrocephalus
  • Total spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus
  • Thoracolumbosacral spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus
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  • Lumbosacral spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus
  • Cervical spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus
  • Cervicothoracic spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus
  • Upper thoracic spina bifida cystica without hydrocephalus

Exclusions from above levels

  • LA03 – Arnold-Chiari malformation type II
  • LA07.4 – Arnold-Chiari malformation type I
  • LB73.0 – Occult spinal dysraphism
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  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

  • LA02.00 – Myelomeningocele with hydrocephalus
  • LA02.02 – Myelocystocele
  • LA02.0Y – Other specified spina bifida cystica
  • LA02.0Z – Spina bifida cystica, unspecified

Foundation entity

Myelomeningocele without hydrocephalus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1008004337

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: LA02.0: Spina bifida cystica › LA02: Spina bifida › 20: Developmental anomalies