LB54

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Congenital chordee

Description

A condition caused by the development of fibrous bands of tissue along the corpus spongiosum and shortening of the ventral skin during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by ventral or dorsal curvature of the head of the penis at the junction with the shaft, most apparent during erection. This condition may also present with hypospadias.

Index terms

  • Congenital chordee
  • chordeic penis

Exclusions from above levels

  • LD2A – Disorders of sex development leading to sexual ambiguity
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

  • LB50 – Micropenis or penis agenesis
  • LB51 – Anorchia or microorchidia
  • LB52 – Cryptorchidism
  • LB53 – Hypospadias
  • LB55 – Epispadias
  • LB56 – Bifid scrotum
  • LB57 – Agenesis of vas deferens
  • LB58 – Polyorchidism
  • LB59 – Hypoplasia of testis or scrotum
  • LB5Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of the male genital system
  • LB5Z – Structural developmental anomalies of the male genital system, unspecified

Foundation entity

Congenital chordee – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/549603084

Part of: 20: Developmental anomalies