raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:1202

Larynx atresia

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
All ages
Status
active

A rare larynx anomaly characterized by complete absence of the laryngeal lumen resulting in congenital upper airway obstruction syndrome which, without fetal or neonatal intervention, is incompatible with life. Fetal sonography shows a dilated trachea, hyperechoic lungs, pleural effusion, minimal fetal abdominal ascites or hydrops, and amniotic fluid abnormalities.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enLarynx atresia
frAtrésie du larynx
deKehlkopfatresieLarynx-Atresie
esAtresia de laringe
itAtresia laringea
nlLarynxatresie
ptAtresia laringea
plAtrezja krtani
csAtrézie laryngu
ukАтрезія гортані
zh喉闭锁
trGırtlak atrezisi

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM150300Evalidated
ICD-10Q31.8NTBTinclusionvalidated
ICD-11LA71.YNTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0007879Evalidated
UMLSC0265756Evalidated
GARD3194Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (2):

No children.

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Genes

0 direct

Orphanet records no gene directly on this code.

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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

6 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0001608Abnormality of the voice
HP:0001601Laryngomalacia
HP:0002205Recurrent respiratory infections
HP:0002093Respiratory insufficiency
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0004322Short stature

Run the differential on the 4 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card