P91.1: Acquired periventricular cysts of newborn
In the period after the birth, cavities formed in the child’s brain tissue.
The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions. There are cavities with cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, around the brain and around the spinal cord. Among other things, the cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain and spinal cord during knocks and also nourishes the brain cells.
Cavities in a baby's brain tissue can form as a result of damage to the brain tissue. Damage of this type might be a cerebral hemorrhage, for example. If a blood vessel in the brain has been blocked by a blood clot, cavities may then also form in the child’s brain tissue. Cavities can also form as a result of certain pathogens and brain inflammations. The cavities often form in the area of the cavities filled with spinal fluid.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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