DB11.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Megaloappendix

Description

The vermiform appendix is an organ that can have variable sizes, locations as well as functional potentials. This refers to the longer and the larger appendix than normal size.

Index terms

  • Megaloappendix

Exclusions from above levels

  • DB10 – Appendicitis
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/666504153 – Neoplasms of the appendix
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DB11.1 – Hyperplasia of appendix
  • DB11.2 – Appendicular concretions
  • DB11.3 – Diverticulum of appendix, acquired
  • DB11.4 – Fistula of appendix
  • DB11.5 – Intussusception of appendix
  • DB11.6 – Mucocele of appendix

Foundation entity

Megaloappendix – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1304795660

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB11: Certain specified diseases of appendix › 13: Diseases of the digestive system