ICD-11 code : EF70;
Preferred Label : Lower limb venous eczema;
ICD-11 definition : A pruritic inflammatory dermatitis affecting the lower legs and ankles of individuals
with lower limb venous hypertension. It may become acutely exudative, when the possibility
of superimposed allergic contact dermatitis should be considered. Treatment of the
associated venous hypertension is an important part of management. Venous eczema is
not necessarily associated with the presence of varicose leg veins.;
ICD-11 synonym : Varicose eczema; Varicose dermatitis; Venous dermatitis; Venous eczema;
Origin ID : 221427391;
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A pruritic inflammatory dermatitis affecting the lower legs and ankles of individuals
with lower limb venous hypertension. It may become acutely exudative, when the possibility
of superimposed allergic contact dermatitis should be considered. Treatment of the
associated venous hypertension is an important part of management. Venous eczema is
not necessarily associated with the presence of varicose leg veins.
