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ORPHA:99101Morphological anomaly
Also called Dilatation of the right atrial appendage · Dilatation of the right atrial auricle · Ectasia of the right atrial auricle
What it is
Ectasia of the right atrial appendage is a rare cardiac malformation characterized by the enlargement of the right auricle without any other associated cardiac lesions. It can be asymptomatic and diagnosed fortuitously, prenatally or during routine clinical examinations or it can present with heart murmur, palpitation, atrial arrhythmia, fatigue, dyspnea or respiratory distress.
Key facts
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
ICD-10 codes
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.
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
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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