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LA07.1 Diastematomyelia

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A condition caused by failure of the spinal cord during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by separation of the spinal cord into two parts by a rigid or fibrous septum. This condition may present with misformed vertebrae, pain, weakness, impaired gait, sensory changes in the legs, or sphincter disturbance. Confirmation is through observation of a septum-bifurcated spinal cord by imaging.

inclusions

• Split cord malformation

postcoordination

synonyms

• Diastematomyelia
• Split cord malformation
• diplomyelia

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