Cochleovestibular malformation

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Cochleovestibular malformation

ORPHA:502305Morphological anomaly

What it is

A rare otorhinolaryngological malformation characterized by varying degrees of malformation of the inner ear associated with severe to profound congenital sensorineural hearing loss in the absence of cochlear nerve anomalies (hypoplasia or aplasia). Categorization of the malformation is based on the morphology of the cochlea, modiolus, and lamina cribrosa, which can range from normal development of these structures (with the malformation being limited to other structures of the inner ear) to their complete absence.

Key facts

Age of onset
Neonatal
Inheritance
Not applicable
Classified as
Morphological anomaly

ICD-10 codes

Q16.5filed under a broader ICD-10 category — shared with 1 other rare disease

ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.

Cross-references

MONDO 0044709MONDO 44709UMLS C5761642

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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