Chronic diseases of tonsils or adenoidsICD-11 Category
ICD-11 code : CA0F;
Preferred Label : Chronic diseases of tonsils or adenoids;
ICD-11 definition : Any persistent or recurrent disease affecting the round-to-oval mass of lymphoid tissue
embedded in the lateral wall of the pharynx (tonsils) or the collection of lymphoid
nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx (adenoids);
ICD-11 synonym : Disease of tonsils and adenoids NOS;
Any persistent or recurrent disease affecting the round-to-oval mass of lymphoid tissue
embedded in the lateral wall of the pharynx (tonsils) or the collection of lymphoid
nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx (adenoids)