Tracheal agenesis
ORPHA:3346· ICD-10 Q32.1
Definition
A rare congenital malformation characterized by either completely absent (agenesis), or severely underdeveloped (atresia) trachea. In both cases, the tracheal lumen is absent for at least a portion of its length, with no proximal-distal communication between the larynx and lower airways. Functionally and in terms of management, tracheal agenesis and tracheal atresia are equivalent.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Unknown
- Age of onset
- Antenatal, Neonatal