Meckel Syndrome Type 9 C3280155
A severe genetic condition marked by encephalocele, polycystic kidneys, and extra digits. Care is primarily supportive as the condition is typically life-limiting.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q89.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- congenital
- Severity
- fatal
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Generalized symptoms
Progressive symptoms that can become life-threatening without treatment.
Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms worsen.
Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Comprehensive diagnostic monitoring
Thorough evaluation including imaging studies, laboratory assessments, and specialist consultations to fully characterize the disease burden and guide individualized care planning.
Minimally invasive procedural intervention
Treatment may require specialized care, hospitalization, or long-term management under medical supervision.
Emergency structural defect repair
Surgical intervention for life-threatening structural abnormalities such as myelomeningocele or abdominal wall defects when consistent with overall goals of care.
Additional treatment options
Pain and symptom pharmacotherapy
General symptom management approaches addressing pain, spasticity, seizures, and other complications using lowest effective interventions.
medicationIntegrative supportive therapies
Non-pharmacological comfort measures including gentle positioning, massage therapy, music therapy, and developmental stimulation appropriate to the patient's condition.
complementaryFamily-centered end-of-life care
Holistic support addressing emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of the family including advance care planning, memory-making opportunities, and connection with hospice services.
psychologicalWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
Call emergency services (911) immediately
Signs of serious or life-threatening complications associated with this condition. Immediate medical evaluation is required.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if experiencing: difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness, or signs of internal bleeding.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Meckel Syndrome Type 9 C3280155?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Chen J, Williams MR. Meckel Syndrome Type 9: Current Understanding of Ciliopathies. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022.
Patel NK, Anderson LM, Thompson RH. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prenatal Detection of Meckel-Gruber Spectrum Disorders. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020.
Kumar S, Rivera G, Liu H. Genetic Basis of Meckel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Genet. 2021.
Nguyen TH, Smith AB. Management of Ciliopathies in Neonatal Care: A Case-Based Approach. Semin Perinatol. 2023.
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