LA71.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Laryngeal hypoplasia

Description

A condition caused by failure of the pharynx and larynx to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by a narrowed airway and protrusion of intestines through the belly button. This condition may also present with high pitched voice, spinal curvature, or learning difficulties.

Index terms

  • Laryngeal hypoplasia
  • hypoplastic larynx
  • larynx hypoplasia
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  • Epiglottic hypoplasia
  • glottic hypoplasia
  • glottis hypoplasia
  • hypoplasia of the epiglottis
  • hypoplastic epiglottis
  • Hypoplasia of cricoid cartilage
  • Thyroid cartilage hypoplasia

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • LA71.0 – Congenital laryngomalacia
  • LA71.1 – Laryngocele
  • LA71.3 – Congenital subglottic stenosis
  • LA71.Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of larynx
  • LA71.Z – Structural developmental anomalies of larynx, unspecified

Foundation entity

Laryngeal hypoplasia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1883097685

Part of: LA71: Structural developmental anomalies of larynx › 20: Developmental anomalies