ICD-11 code : LB12;
Preferred Label : Structural developmental anomalies of oesophagus;
ICD-11 definition : Any congenital defect of oesophagus that results from interference with the normal
growth and differentiation of the fetus. Such defects can arise at any stage of embryonic
development, vary greatly in type and severity, and are caused by a wide variety of
determining factors, including genetic mutations, chromosomal aberrations, teratogenic
agents, and environmental factors. Most developmental defects are apparent at birth,
especially any structural malformation, but some becomes evident later.;
ICD-11 synonym : Malformation of oesophagus; Oesophageal malformations;
ICD-11 "other" category code : LB12.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : LB12.Z;
Origin ID : 1999264345;
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Any congenital defect of oesophagus that results from interference with the normal
growth and differentiation of the fetus. Such defects can arise at any stage of embryonic
development, vary greatly in type and severity, and are caused by a wide variety of
determining factors, including genetic mutations, chromosomal aberrations, teratogenic
agents, and environmental factors. Most developmental defects are apparent at birth,
especially any structural malformation, but some becomes evident later.
