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Subset: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

This subset includes diagnoses and findings for equine practitioners to record patient information electronically. This view is limited to the descriptions deemed preferred and acceptable by AAEP. More detailed information, including the concept name and identifier, definition, and additional descriptions, is available by clicking on a term. This view is for evaluation purposes only. A different format will be used for distribution and utilization by vendors and veterinarians.

Display Full List: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

Current Concept:
  Fullyspecifiedname: Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle (disorder)
  ConceptId: 71363005

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Cricopharyngeal disorder (disorder)
  Is a   Pharyngeal spasm (disorder)
Group 1
  Finding site (attribute)   Structure of cricopharyngeal part of inferior constrictor pharyngeus muscle (body structure)
  This concept is sufficiently defined.

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle (disorder)
  Synonym: Cricopharyngeal achalasia
  Synonym: Cricopharyngeal dysphagia
  Synonym: Cricopharyngeal spasm
  Synonym: Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle
  Synonym: Achalasia of the cricopharyngeus muscle

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Cricopharyngeal achalasia
  Acceptable: Spasm of the cricopharyngeus muscle