ICD-11 code : LA01;
Preferred Label : Cephalocele;
ICD-11 definition : A condition caused by failure of the skull to correctly close during the antenatal
period. This condition is characterized by herniation of the meninges. This condition
may present with herniation of brain, or developmental delay. Confirmation is through
observation of herniated meninges by imaging.;
ICD-11 synonym : Craniocele;
Origin ID : 1520916568;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
A condition caused by failure of the skull to correctly close during the antenatal
period. This condition is characterized by herniation of the meninges. This condition
may present with herniation of brain, or developmental delay. Confirmation is through
observation of herniated meninges by imaging.