LB70.00

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Plagiocephaly

Description

Isolated synostotic plagiocephaly is a form of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis characterised by premature fusion of one coronal or lambdoid suture leading to skull deformity and facial asymmetry.

Index terms

  • Plagiocephaly
  • asymmetric head
  • lateral curvatures of skull unequal
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  • unicoronal synostosis
  • Anterior Plagiocephaly
  • Posterior Plagiocephaly

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • LB70.0Y – Other specified craniosynostosis
  • LB70.0Z – Craniosynostosis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Plagiocephaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1652888053

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: LB70.0: Craniosynostosis › LB70: Structural developmental anomalies of cranium › 20: Developmental anomalies