LA23

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Otocephaly

Description

Malplacement of the external ears with or without fusion microstomia, and persistence of the buccopharyngeal membrane likely being secondary effects of absence or hypoplasia of the mandibular arch.

Index terms

  • Otocephaly
  • Cervical auricle

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

  • LA20 – Structural anomaly of eustachian apparatus
  • LA21 – Minor anomalies of pinnae
  • LA22 – Structural developmental anomalies of ear causing hearing impairment
  • LA24 – Accessory auricle
  • LA2Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of the ear
  • LA2Z – Structural developmental anomalies of the ear, unspecified

Foundation entity

Otocephaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1403653959

Part of: 20: Developmental anomalies