Q31.3: Laryngocele
You have a congenital protrusion of the mucous membrane of your larynx.
The larynx can be seen particularly well in men as a bulging area at the front of the neck. This area is also called the Adam’s apple. The larynx is important for breathing and speaking. It consists mainly of cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. The vocal cords are also located in the larynx. The inside of the larynx is coated with a mucous membrane. A mucous membrane is a moist skin.
While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue.
A protrusion has developed in your mucous membrane. This protrusion may be filled with air or mucous. The protrusion can cause various health problems.
For example, a whistling sound may also be heard when breathing. There may also be breathing problems. If the protrusion is large, or if it gets larger over time, it might be seen as a swelling in the neck. This may then result in a croakiness.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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