CA0H.3

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Oedema of larynx

Description

Laryngeal oedema is oedema (accumulation of fluid) which may occur for example in asaryepiglottic folds, epiglottis, the arytenoid region or submucosal of the subglottic region. It may occur due to anaphylaxis, angioneurotic oedema, larynx infection, foreign body or substance, or injury.

Index terms

  • Oedema of larynx
  • laryngeal oedema
  • Glottic oedema
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  • Subglottic oedema
  • Supraglottic oedema

Excludes

  • CA05.0 – oedematous laryngitis
  • CA06.0 – laryngitis: acute obstructive [croup]

Exclusions from above levels

  • CA05.0 – laryngitis: ulcerative
  • CA06.0 – Acute obstructive laryngitis
  • CB62 – Postprocedural subglottic stenosis
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  • MD11.B – stridor: NOS
  • CA22.0 – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, unspecified
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 20 – Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • CA0H.0 – Paralysis of vocal cords or larynx
  • CA0H.1 – Polyp of vocal cord or larynx
  • CA0H.2 – Nodules of vocal cords
  • CA0H.4 – Laryngeal spasm
  • CA0H.5 – Stenosis of larynx
  • CA0H.Y – Other specified diseases of vocal cords or larynx, not elsewhere classified
  • CA0H.Z – Diseases of vocal cords or larynx, not elsewhere classified, unspecified

Foundation entity

Oedema of larynx – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1041162767

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: CA0H: Diseases of vocal cords or larynx, not elsewhere classified › 12: Diseases of the respiratory system