Q77.5: Dystrophic dysplasia
While in the womb, a certain condition prevented the cartilage tissue 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. There is cartilage in various parts of the body. For example, the bones are covered by cartilage at the joints. The bones also develop from cartilage tissue while in the womb. If the cartilage tissue fails to develop properly, various deformities may occur.
With this condition, for example, the arms and legs may be shorter than usual. The feet may point inwards in an unusual position, and the thumbs may be splayed. Blister-type swellings may also develop on the ears during the first days after the birth. With this condition the joints may also be changed.
This developmental disorder 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
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