Noma

ICD-10 Code A69.0

Noma

Definition

Noma is a gangrenous disease that causes severe destruction of the soft and osseous tissues of the face.

Also known as cancrum oris, gangrenous stomatitis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0