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Cryptorchidism- MedGen UID:
- 8192
- •Concept ID:
- C0010417
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Cryptorchidism, or failure of testicular descent, is a common human congenital abnormality with a multifactorial etiology that likely reflects the involvement of endocrine, environmental, and hereditary factors. Cryptorchidism can result in infertility and increases risk for testicular tumors. Testicular descent from abdomen to scrotum occurs in 2 distinct phases: the transabdominal phase and the inguinoscrotal phase (summary by Gorlov et al., 2002).
Hydronephrosis- MedGen UID:
- 42531
- •Concept ID:
- C0020295
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
Severe distention of the kidney with dilation of the renal pelvis and calices.
Nephrocalcinosis- MedGen UID:
- 10222
- •Concept ID:
- C0027709
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
Nephrocalcinosis is the deposition of calcium salts in renal parenchyma.
Renal duplication- MedGen UID:
- 488826
- •Concept ID:
- C0266298
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
A congenital anomaly of the urinary tract, in which the kidney is duplicated and is drained via two separate renal pelves and ureters.
Nephrolithiasis- MedGen UID:
- 98227
- •Concept ID:
- C0392525
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
The presence of calculi (stones) in the kidneys.
Hypoplastic labia majora- MedGen UID:
- 107566
- •Concept ID:
- C0566899
- •
- Finding
Undergrowth of the outer labia.
Hypospadias- MedGen UID:
- 163083
- •Concept ID:
- C0848558
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Abnormal position of urethral meatus on the ventral penile shaft (underside) characterized by displacement of the urethral meatus from the tip of the glans penis to the ventral surface of the penis, scrotum, or perineum.
Clitoral hypoplasia- MedGen UID:
- 336198
- •Concept ID:
- C1844527
- •
- Finding
Developmental hypoplasia of the clitoris.
Hypoplastic labia minora- MedGen UID:
- 376558
- •Concept ID:
- C1849295
- •
- Finding
Micropenis- MedGen UID:
- 1633603
- •Concept ID:
- C4551492
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Abnormally small penis. At birth, the normal penis is about 3 cm (stretched length from pubic tubercle to tip of penis) with micropenis less than 2.0-2.5 cm.
Syndactyly- MedGen UID:
- 52619
- •Concept ID:
- C0039075
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Webbing or fusion of the fingers or toes, involving soft parts only or including bone structure. Bony fusions are referred to as "bony" syndactyly if the fusion occurs in a radio-ulnar axis. Fusions of bones of the fingers or toes in a proximo-distal axis are referred to as "symphalangism".
Brachydactyly- MedGen UID:
- 67454
- •Concept ID:
- C0221357
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Digits that appear disproportionately short compared to the hand/foot. The word brachydactyly is used here to describe a series distinct patterns of shortened digits (brachydactyly types A-E). This is the sense used here.
Dislocated radial head- MedGen UID:
- 488814
- •Concept ID:
- C0265563
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
A dislocation of the head of the radius from its socket in the elbow joint.
Single transverse palmar crease- MedGen UID:
- 96108
- •Concept ID:
- C0424731
- •
- Finding
The distal and proximal transverse palmar creases are merged into a single transverse palmar crease.
Broad thumb- MedGen UID:
- 140880
- •Concept ID:
- C0426891
- •
- Finding
Increased thumb width without increased dorso-ventral dimension.
Mesomelia- MedGen UID:
- 107808
- •Concept ID:
- C0549306
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Shortening of the middle parts of the limbs (forearm and lower leg) in relation to the upper and terminal segments.
Small hand- MedGen UID:
- 108279
- •Concept ID:
- C0575802
- •
- Finding
Disproportionately small hand.
Hypoplasia of the radius- MedGen UID:
- 672334
- •Concept ID:
- C0685381
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Underdevelopment of the radius.
Short middle phalanx of the 5th finger- MedGen UID:
- 322335
- •Concept ID:
- C1834060
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
Hypoplastic/small middle phalanx of the fifth finger.
Radial deviation of finger- MedGen UID:
- 322852
- •Concept ID:
- C1836189
- •
- Finding
Bending or curvature of a finger toward the radial side (i.e., towards the thumb). The deviation is at the metacarpal-phalangeal joint, and this finding is distinct from clinodactyly.
Aplasia/Hypoplasia involving the metacarpal bones- MedGen UID:
- 322855
- •Concept ID:
- C1836192
- •
- Finding
Aplasia or Hypoplasia affecting the metacarpal bones.
Proximal/middle symphalangism of 5th finger- MedGen UID:
- 332151
- •Concept ID:
- C1836212
- •
- Finding
Fusion of the proximal and middle phalanges of the 5th finger.
Short distal phalanx of finger- MedGen UID:
- 326590
- •Concept ID:
- C1839829
- •
- Finding
Short distance from the end of the finger to the most distal interphalangeal crease or the distal interphalangeal joint flexion point. That is, hypoplasia of one or more of the distal phalanx of finger.
Short palm- MedGen UID:
- 334684
- •Concept ID:
- C1843108
- •
- Finding
Short palm.
Duplication of the distal phalanx of hand- MedGen UID:
- 336580
- •Concept ID:
- C1849343
- •
- Finding
This term applies if one or more of the distal phalanges of the hand are either partially duplicated, depending on severity leading to a broad or bifid appearance of the phalanges, or completely duplicated.
Single interphalangeal crease of fifth finger- MedGen UID:
- 376762
- •Concept ID:
- C1850336
- •
- Finding
Presence of only one (instead of two, as normal) interphalangeal crease of the fifth finger.
Radial bowing- MedGen UID:
- 347136
- •Concept ID:
- C1859399
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
A bending or abnormal curvature of the radius.
Limited pronation/supination of forearm- MedGen UID:
- 348328
- •Concept ID:
- C1861331
- •
- Finding
A limitation of the ability to place the forearm in a position such that the palm faces anteriorly (supination) and to place the forearm in a position such that the palm faces posteriorly (pronation).
Mesomelic arm shortening- MedGen UID:
- 350587
- •Concept ID:
- C1862087
- •
- Finding
Shortening of the middle parts of the arm in relation to the upper and terminal segments.
Broad toe- MedGen UID:
- 351283
- •Concept ID:
- C1865038
- •
- Finding
Visible increase in width of the non-hallux digit without an increase in the dorso-ventral dimension.
Broad hallux- MedGen UID:
- 401165
- •Concept ID:
- C1867131
- •
- Finding
Visible increase in width of the hallux without an increase in the dorso-ventral dimension.
Bifid distal phalanx of toe- MedGen UID:
- 867402
- •Concept ID:
- C4021772
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
Short digit- MedGen UID:
- 893063
- •Concept ID:
- C4023124
- •
- Finding
One or more digit that appears disproportionately short compared to the hand/foot, whereby either the entire digit or a specific phalanx is shortened.
Bilateral ulnar hypoplasia- MedGen UID:
- 870712
- •Concept ID:
- C4025166
- •
- Finding
Underdevelopment of the ulna on both sides.
Clinodactyly- MedGen UID:
- 1644094
- •Concept ID:
- C4551485
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
An angulation of a digit at an interphalangeal joint in the plane of the palm (finger) or sole (toe).
Abnormal heart morphology- MedGen UID:
- 6748
- •Concept ID:
- C0018798
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Any structural anomaly of the heart.
Right ventricular outlet tract obstruction- MedGen UID:
- 11245
- •Concept ID:
- C0035619
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
An obstruction to the forward flow of blood in the outflow tract of the right ventricle.
Short stature- MedGen UID:
- 87607
- •Concept ID:
- C0349588
- •
- Finding
A height below that which is expected according to age and gender norms. Although there is no universally accepted definition of short stature, many refer to "short stature" as height more than 2 standard deviations below the mean for age and gender (or below the 3rd percentile for age and gender dependent norms).
Microtia- MedGen UID:
- 57535
- •Concept ID:
- C0152423
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Underdevelopment of the external ear.
Low-set ears- MedGen UID:
- 65980
- •Concept ID:
- C0239234
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Upper insertion of the ear to the scalp below an imaginary horizontal line drawn between the inner canthi of the eye and extending posteriorly to the ear.
Posteriorly rotated ears- MedGen UID:
- 96566
- •Concept ID:
- C0431478
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
A type of abnormal location of the ears in which the position of the ears is characterized by posterior rotation (the superior part of the ears is rotated towards the back of the head, and the inferior part of the ears towards the front).
Hearing impairment- MedGen UID:
- 235586
- •Concept ID:
- C1384666
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound.
Global developmental delay- MedGen UID:
- 107838
- •Concept ID:
- C0557874
- •
- Finding
A delay in the achievement of motor or mental milestones in the domains of development of a child, including motor skills, speech and language, cognitive skills, and social and emotional skills. This term should only be used to describe children younger than five years of age.
Intellectual disability- MedGen UID:
- 811461
- •Concept ID:
- C3714756
- •
- Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Intellectual disability, previously referred to as mental retardation, is characterized by subnormal intellectual functioning that occurs during the developmental period. It is defined by an IQ score below 70.
Inguinal hernia- MedGen UID:
- 6817
- •Concept ID:
- C0019294
- •
- Finding
Protrusion of the contents of the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal.
Umbilical hernia- MedGen UID:
- 9232
- •Concept ID:
- C0019322
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
Protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in the abdominal wall musculature around the umbilicus. Skin and subcutaneous tissue overlie the defect.
Hip dislocation- MedGen UID:
- 42455
- •Concept ID:
- C0019554
- •
- Injury or Poisoning
Displacement of the femur from its normal location in the hip joint.
Micrognathia- MedGen UID:
- 44428
- •Concept ID:
- C0025990
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Developmental hypoplasia of the mandible.
Retrognathia- MedGen UID:
- 19766
- •Concept ID:
- C0035353
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
An abnormality in which the mandible is mislocalised posteriorly.
Scoliosis- MedGen UID:
- 11348
- •Concept ID:
- C0036439
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
The presence of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Frontal bossing- MedGen UID:
- 67453
- •Concept ID:
- C0221354
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Bilateral bulging of the lateral frontal bone prominences with relative sparing of the midline.
Hemivertebrae- MedGen UID:
- 82720
- •Concept ID:
- C0265677
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Absence of one half of the vertebral body.
Rib fusion- MedGen UID:
- 78570
- •Concept ID:
- C0265695
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Complete or partial merging of adjacent ribs.
Delayed cranial suture closure- MedGen UID:
- 75805
- •Concept ID:
- C0277828
- •
- Finding
Infants normally have two fontanels at birth, the diamond-shaped anterior fontanelle at the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures, and the posterior fontanelle at the intersection of the occipital and parietal bones. The posterior fontanelle usually closes by the 8th week of life, and the anterior fontanel closes by the 18th month of life on average. This term applies if there is delay of closure of the fontanelles beyond the normal age.
Missing ribs- MedGen UID:
- 98093
- •Concept ID:
- C0426816
- •
- Finding
A developmental anomaly with absence of one or more ribs.
Thoracic hemivertebrae- MedGen UID:
- 98142
- •Concept ID:
- C0432152
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Absence of one half of the vertebral body in the thoracic spine.
Delayed skeletal maturation- MedGen UID:
- 108148
- •Concept ID:
- C0541764
- •
- Finding
A decreased rate of skeletal maturation. Delayed skeletal maturation can be diagnosed on the basis of an estimation of the bone age from radiographs of specific bones in the human body.
Camptodactyly- MedGen UID:
- 195780
- •Concept ID:
- C0685409
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
The distal interphalangeal joint and/or the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers or toes cannot be extended to 180 degrees by either active or passive extension.
Thoracolumbar scoliosis- MedGen UID:
- 196671
- •Concept ID:
- C0749379
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
Joint hypermobility- MedGen UID:
- 336793
- •Concept ID:
- C1844820
- •
- Finding
The capability that a joint (or a group of joints) has to move, passively and/or actively, beyond normal limits along physiological axes.
Malar flattening- MedGen UID:
- 347616
- •Concept ID:
- C1858085
- •
- Finding
Underdevelopment of the malar prominence of the jugal bone (zygomatic bone in mammals), appreciated in profile, frontal view, and/or by palpation.
Wide anterior fontanel- MedGen UID:
- 400926
- •Concept ID:
- C1866134
- •
- Finding
Enlargement of the anterior fontanelle with respect to age-dependent norms.
Hypoplastic sacrum- MedGen UID:
- 370356
- •Concept ID:
- C1970816
- •
- Finding
Pectus excavatum- MedGen UID:
- 781174
- •Concept ID:
- C2051831
- •
- Finding
A defect of the chest wall characterized by a depression of the sternum, giving the chest ("pectus") a caved-in ("excavatum") appearance.
Macrocephaly- MedGen UID:
- 745757
- •Concept ID:
- C2243051
- •
- Finding
Occipitofrontal (head) circumference greater than 97th centile compared to appropriate, age matched, sex-matched normal standards. Alternatively, a apparently increased size of the cranium.
Vertebral fusion- MedGen UID:
- 480139
- •Concept ID:
- C3278509
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
A developmental defect leading to the union of two adjacent vertebrae.
Macroglossia- MedGen UID:
- 44236
- •Concept ID:
- C0024421
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
Increased length and width of the tongue.
Wide mouth- MedGen UID:
- 44238
- •Concept ID:
- C0024433
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Distance between the oral commissures more than 2 SD above the mean. Alternatively, an apparently increased width of the oral aperture (subjective).
Microglossia- MedGen UID:
- 10029
- •Concept ID:
- C0025988
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Decreased length and width of the tongue.
Dental crowding- MedGen UID:
- 11850
- •Concept ID:
- C0040433
- •
- Finding
Changes in alignment of teeth in the dental arch
Bifid tongue- MedGen UID:
- 82731
- •Concept ID:
- C0266111
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Tongue with a median apical indentation or fork.
Absent uvula- MedGen UID:
- 75599
- •Concept ID:
- C0266121
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Lack of the uvula.
Gingival overgrowth- MedGen UID:
- 87712
- •Concept ID:
- C0376480
- •
- Finding
Hyperplasia of the gingiva (that is, a thickening of the soft tissue overlying the alveolar ridge. The degree of thickening ranges from involvement of the interdental papillae alone to gingival overgrowth covering the entire tooth crown.
Upslanted palpebral fissure- MedGen UID:
- 98390
- •Concept ID:
- C0423109
- •
- Finding
The palpebral fissure inclination is more than two standard deviations above the mean for age (objective); or, the inclination of the palpebral fissure is greater than typical for age.
Downslanted palpebral fissures- MedGen UID:
- 98391
- •Concept ID:
- C0423110
- •
- Finding
The palpebral fissure inclination is more than two standard deviations below the mean.
Short neck- MedGen UID:
- 99267
- •Concept ID:
- C0521525
- •
- Finding
Diminished length of the neck.
Epicanthus- MedGen UID:
- 151862
- •Concept ID:
- C0678230
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
Epicanthus is a condition in which a fold of skin stretches from the upper to the lower eyelid, partially covering the inner canthus. Usher (1935) noted that epicanthus is a normal finding in the fetus of all races. Epicanthus also occurs in association with hereditary ptosis (110100).
Narrow palate- MedGen UID:
- 278045
- •Concept ID:
- C1398312
- •
- Finding
Width of the palate more than 2 SD below the mean (objective) or apparently decreased palatal width (subjective).
Depressed nasal bridge- MedGen UID:
- 373112
- •Concept ID:
- C1836542
- •
- Finding
Posterior positioning of the nasal root in relation to the overall facial profile for age.
Prominent forehead- MedGen UID:
- 373291
- •Concept ID:
- C1837260
- •
- Finding
Forward prominence of the entire forehead, due to protrusion of the frontal bone.
Tented upper lip vermilion- MedGen UID:
- 326574
- •Concept ID:
- C1839767
- •
- Finding
Triangular appearance of the oral aperture with the apex in the midpoint of the upper vermilion and the lower vermilion forming the base.
Anteverted nares- MedGen UID:
- 326648
- •Concept ID:
- C1840077
- •
- Finding
Anteriorly-facing nostrils viewed with the head in the Frankfurt horizontal and the eyes of the observer level with the eyes of the subject. This gives the appearance of an upturned nose (upturned nasal tip).
Long palpebral fissure- MedGen UID:
- 340300
- •Concept ID:
- C1849340
- •
- Finding
Distance between medial and lateral canthi is more than two standard deviations above the mean for age (objective); or, apparently increased length of the palpebral fissures.
Triangular mouth- MedGen UID:
- 336578
- •Concept ID:
- C1849341
- •
- Finding
The presence of a triangular form of the mouth.
Wide nasal bridge- MedGen UID:
- 341441
- •Concept ID:
- C1849367
- •
- Finding
Increased breadth of the nasal bridge (and with it, the nasal root).
Delayed eruption of permanent teeth- MedGen UID:
- 340353
- •Concept ID:
- C1849540
- •
- Finding
Delayed tooth eruption affecting the secondary dentition.
Flat face- MedGen UID:
- 342829
- •Concept ID:
- C1853241
- •
- Finding
Absence of concavity or convexity of the face when viewed in profile.
Midface retrusion- MedGen UID:
- 339938
- •Concept ID:
- C1853242
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
Posterior positions and/or vertical shortening of the infraorbital and perialar regions, or increased concavity of the face and/or reduced nasolabial angle.
Short nose- MedGen UID:
- 343052
- •Concept ID:
- C1854114
- •
- Finding
Distance from nasion to subnasale more than two standard deviations below the mean, or alternatively, an apparently decreased length from the nasal root to the nasal tip.
Short philtrum- MedGen UID:
- 350006
- •Concept ID:
- C1861324
- •
- Finding
Distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border more than 2 SD below the mean. Alternatively, an apparently decreased distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border.
Long philtrum- MedGen UID:
- 351278
- •Concept ID:
- C1865014
- •
- Finding
Distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border more than 2 SD above the mean. Alternatively, an apparently increased distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border.
Thin upper lip vermilion- MedGen UID:
- 355352
- •Concept ID:
- C1865017
- •
- Finding
Height of the vermilion of the upper lip in the midline more than 2 SD below the mean. Alternatively, an apparently reduced height of the vermilion of the upper lip in the frontal view (subjective).
Downturned corners of mouth- MedGen UID:
- 356471
- •Concept ID:
- C1866195
- •
- Anatomical Abnormality
A morphological abnormality of the mouth in which the angle of the mouth is downturned. The oral commissures are positioned inferior to the midline labial fissure.
Orofacial cleft- MedGen UID:
- 472000
- •Concept ID:
- C3266076
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
The presence of a cleft (gap, opening, or groove) in the oral cavity, including cleft of the upper lip and/or cleft of the palate. Cleft of the upper lip is visible as a groove or fissure in the lip, most frequently due to a congenital failure of the maxillary and median nasal processes to fuse. Cleft palate is characterized by a grooved depression or fissure in the roof of the mouth, most often resulting from a congenital failure of the palate to fuse properly. Clefts of the lip and palate can occur individually or together. It is preferable to code each defect separately.
Tooth agenesis- MedGen UID:
- 869773
- •Concept ID:
- C4024202
- •
- Finding
The absence of one or more teeth from the normal series by a failure to develop
Melanocytic nevus- MedGen UID:
- 14364
- •Concept ID:
- C0027962
- •
- Neoplastic Process
A oval and round, colored (usually medium-to dark brown, reddish brown, or flesh colored) lesion. Typically, a melanocytic nevus is less than 6 mm in diameter, but may be much smaller or larger.
Nevus flammeus- MedGen UID:
- 65911
- •Concept ID:
- C0235752
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
A congenital vascular malformation consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discolouration of the skin.
Small nail- MedGen UID:
- 537942
- •Concept ID:
- C0263523
- •
- Finding
A nail that is diminished in length and width, i.e., underdeveloped nail.
Sacral dimple- MedGen UID:
- 98428
- •Concept ID:
- C0426848
- •
- Finding
A cutaneous indentation resulting from tethering of the skin to underlying structures (bone) of the intergluteal cleft.
Nail dysplasia- MedGen UID:
- 331737
- •Concept ID:
- C1834405
- •
- Congenital Abnormality
The presence of developmental dysplasia of the nail.
Long eyelashes- MedGen UID:
- 342955
- •Concept ID:
- C1853738
- •
- Finding
Mid upper eyelash length >10 mm or increased length of the eyelashes (subjective).
Ptosis- MedGen UID:
- 2287
- •Concept ID:
- C0005745
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
The upper eyelid margin is positioned 3 mm or more lower than usual and covers the superior portion of the iris (objective); or, the upper lid margin obscures at least part of the pupil (subjective).
Proptosis- MedGen UID:
- 41917
- •Concept ID:
- C0015300
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
An eye that is protruding anterior to the plane of the face to a greater extent than is typical.
Hypertelorism- MedGen UID:
- 9373
- •Concept ID:
- C0020534
- •
- Finding
Although hypertelorism means an excessive distance between any paired organs (e.g., the nipples), the use of the word has come to be confined to ocular hypertelorism. Hypertelorism occurs as an isolated feature and is also a feature of many syndromes, e.g., Opitz G syndrome (see 300000), Greig cephalopolysyndactyly (175700), and Noonan syndrome (163950) (summary by Cohen et al., 1995).
Strabismus- MedGen UID:
- 21337
- •Concept ID:
- C0038379
- •
- Disease or Syndrome
A misalignment of the eyes so that the visual axes deviate from bifoveal fixation. The classification of strabismus may be based on a number of features including the relative position of the eyes, whether the deviation is latent or manifest, intermittent or constant, concomitant or otherwise and according to the age of onset and the relevance of any associated refractive error.
- Abnormality of head or neck
- Abnormality of limbs
- Abnormality of the cardiovascular system
- Abnormality of the eye
- Abnormality of the genitourinary system
- Abnormality of the integument
- Abnormality of the musculoskeletal system
- Abnormality of the nervous system
- Ear malformation
- Growth abnormality