Oedema of larynx

Definition

Laryngeal oedema is oedema (accumulation of fluid) which may occur for example in asaryepiglottic folds, epiglottis, the arytenoid region or submucosal of the subglottic region. It may occur due to anaphylaxis, angioneurotic oedema, larynx infection, foreign body or substance, or injury.

Exclusions

• laryngitis: acute obstructive [croup] (CA06.0)
• oedematous laryngitis (CA05.0)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Diseases of vocal cords or larynx, not elsewhere classified

• CA0H.0Paralysis of vocal cords or larynx
• CA0H.1Polyp of vocal cord or larynx
• CA0H.2Nodules of vocal cords
• CA0H.4Laryngeal spasm
• CA0H.5Stenosis of larynx
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified