ICD-11 code : EB12;
Preferred Label : Erythema multiforme;
ICD-11 definition : Erythema multiforme is a self‐limiting reactive inflammatory dermatosis triggered
by cell‐mediated hypersensitivity, most commonly to drugs or infection, particularly
Herpes simplex. It is characterized by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles
and/or bullae affecting preferentially the dorsal aspects of the hands and forearms.
It may also involve oral and genital mucous membranes.;
ICD-11 synonym : EM - [erythema multiforme];
ICD-11 acronym : EM;
ICD-11 "other" category code : EB12.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : EB12.Z;
Origin ID : 364669853;
UMLS CUI : C0014742;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Erythema multiforme is a self‐limiting reactive inflammatory dermatosis triggered
by cell‐mediated hypersensitivity, most commonly to drugs or infection, particularly
Herpes simplex. It is characterized by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles
and/or bullae affecting preferentially the dorsal aspects of the hands and forearms.
It may also involve oral and genital mucous membranes.