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* Detachment of the corpus vitreum (VITREOUS BODY) from its normal attachments, especially the retina, due to shrinkage from degenerative or inflammatory conditions, trauma, myopia, or senility. * 379.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis * 379.21 contains 6 index entries * View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 379.* hierarchy * Vitreous: ** cavitation ** detachment ** liquefaction 379.21 refers to vitreous detachment/cavitation/degeneration. Information source: first hand from my trusted opthalmologist.

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