XVII: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Q38-Q45: Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system are a set of conditions that a person is born with, causing imperfections or defects in the digestive system. These malformations can range from minor anomalies to major structural deformities, affecting any part of the digestive system, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Common symptoms can vary based on the specific malformation but may include difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, constipation, or nutritional deficiencies. The exact cause of these conditions is often unidentified, but they may be related to genetic factors or environmental influences encountered during pregnancy. These malformations might develop slowly over time or present at birth. The progress and impact of these disorders on a person's life can greatly differ, depending largely on the nature and location of the malformation within the digestive system.
Subcodes of Q38-Q45:
- Q38: Other congenital malformations of tongue, mouth and pharynx
- Q39: Congenital malformations of oesophagus
- Q40: Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
- Q41: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
- Q42: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
- Q43: Other congenital malformations of intestine
- Q44: Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
- Q45: Other congenital malformations of digestive system
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