Segmentation anomalies of vertebrae

Description

Any condition caused by failure of the vertebrae to correctly develop during the antenatal period. These conditions are characterised by an abnormal number of fully developed vertebrae. Confirmation is through verification of absent or improperly formed vertebrae by imaging.

Index terms

Segmentation anomalies of vertebrae
Isolated hemivertebra
Multiple segmentation anomalies of vertebrae

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

LB73.20 – Klippel-Feil anomaly
LB73.21 – Occipitalisation of atlas
LB73.22 – Atlanto-axial instability or subluxation
LB73.23 – Aplasia or hypoplasia of the odontoid process of axis
LB73.25 – Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
LB73.26 – Sacralisation of the last lumbar vertebra
LB73.27 – Lumbarisation of the first sacral vertebra
LB73.28 – Sacrum agenesis or hypoplasia
LB73.29 – Caudal appendage
LB73.2A – Congenital spondylolisthesis
LB73.2Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of spine
LB73.2Z – Structural developmental anomalies of spine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Segmentation anomalies of vertebrae – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/274188374

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: LB73.2: Structural developmental anomalies of spine › LB73: Structural developmental anomalies of spine or bony thorax › 20: Developmental anomalies