Megalencephaly

ICD-10 Code Q04.5

Megalencephaly

Definition

A congenital abnormality in which the occipitofrontal circumference is greater than two standard deviations above the mean for a given age. It is associated with hydrocephalus; subdural effusion; arachnoid cysts; or is part of a genetic condition (e.g., alexander disease; sotos syndrome).

Also known as macroencephaly, megalencephaly, megalencephaly (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as