ICD-11 code : L2-EA8;
Preferred Label : Dermatitis and eczema;
ICD-11 definition : Dermatitis and eczema are synonymous and describe an inflammatory reaction pattern
in the skin characterized histologically by spongiosis with varying degrees of acanthosis,
and a superficial perivascular lympho-histiocytic infiltrate. The clinical features
may include itching, redness, scaling and clustered papulo-vesicles. The condition
may be induced by a wide range of external and internal factors acting singly or in
combination.;
ICD-11 synonym : Eczema; Dermatitis;
ICD-11 inclusion : eczema NOS; dermatitis NOS;
ICD-11 "other" category code : EA8Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : EA8Z;
Origin ID : 1887882424;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ECZEMA [WHO-ART Preferred Term]
- Eczema [MedDRA Preferred Term]
Dermatitis and eczema are synonymous and describe an inflammatory reaction pattern
in the skin characterized histologically by spongiosis with varying degrees of acanthosis,
and a superficial perivascular lympho-histiocytic infiltrate. The clinical features
may include itching, redness, scaling and clustered papulo-vesicles. The condition
may be induced by a wide range of external and internal factors acting singly or in
combination.
