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Q77.2: Short rib syndrome

While in the womb, a serious condition prevented the bones and cartilage from developing correctly.

While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. The bones and cartilage in the body are formed while developing in the womb. If the bones and cartilage fail to develop properly, serious deformities may result.

With this condition, firm bones do not develop. The bones may also be deformed. For example, the ribs may be shortened and the chest deformed or particularly narrow. This can cause breathing problems. The body may also be smaller than usual. In some cases, too may fingers or toes develop.

The condition has arisen due to a change in the genetic information. Changes to the genetic information can be inherited within the family. Other family members may therefore also be affected.

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

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).