Split cord malformation type II

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Split cord malformation type II

ORPHA:573253Morphological anomaly

Also called Diplomyelia · SCM type 2 · SCM type II · Split cord malformation type 2

What it is

A rare subtype of split cord malformation characterized by both hemicords included in the same single dural sac. An intradural intervening mesenchymal septum may be present.

Key facts

Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult, Childhood, Infancy
Classified as
Morphological anomaly

ICD-10 codes

Q06.2filed under a broader ICD-10 category — shared with 3 other rare diseases

ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.

Related health topics

Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.

Cross-references

MONDO 0035541UMLS C5680360

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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