ICD-11 code : 1F23.16;
Preferred Label : Candida otomycosis;
ICD-11 definition : Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis.
The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external
auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common
than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation
of the eardrum.;
ICD-11 synonym : Candidosis of external ear; candidal otitis externa; candidal otomycosis; Otomycosis due to Candida; otitis externa in candidiasis; Candida otitis externa; otitis externa candida;
Origin ID : 1064943355;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis.
The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external
auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common
than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation
of the eardrum.
