Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence

Orpha code: 2291OMIM code: 167500

Definition

A rare otorhinolaryngologic malformation characterized by the isolated finding of a short and immobile soft palate with anatomical disproportion of the velopharyngeal structures, preventing velopharyngeal closure. Patients present with delayed speech development and hypernasal speech.

Disease data
Classification

Morphological anomaly

ORPHA code
2291
OMIM code
167500
ICD10 code
J39.2
ICD11 code
LA50

No additional description.

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