Spina bifida

ICD-10 Code Q05
Category Congenital

Spina bifida

Definition

A congenital neural tube defect in which vertebrae are not fully formed. It results in the protrusion of the spinal cord through the opening of the vertebrae.

Also known as rachischisis, spina bifida, spina bifida (disease), spinal meningocele, spinal myelocele, spinal myelomeningocele — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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