LA05.8 Colpocephaly

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

A condition caused by the white matter in the posterior cerebrum failing to develop or thicken during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by the occipital horns – the posterior or rear portion of the lateral ventricles (cavities) of the brain – being larger than normal.

exclusions

• Porencephaly  (LA05.60)
• stenosis of interventricular foramen  (ME93)

synonyms

• Colpocephaly
• Vesiculocephaly

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