ICD-11 code : 2F26;
Preferred Label : Lobular capillary haemangioma;
ICD-11 definition : Historically called pyogenic granuloma, this is a common benign proliferation of capillary
blood vessels which may be induced by trauma or by certain drugs. It presents as one
or more bright red papules or nodules often located around the mouth or on a terminal
phalanx in relation to the nail. Bleeding, ulceration and crusting frequently occur.
BRAF mutations within vascular endothelial cells may be present, indicating that this
is, in at least a proportion of cases, a true neoplastic process.;
ICD-11 synonym : Pyogenic granuloma of skin; Granuloma pyogenicum; Pyogenic granuloma; Granuloma telangiectaticum of skin; Lobular capillary haemangioma of skin;
ICD-11 inclusion : Lobular capillary haemangioma of skin;
Origin ID : 440675859;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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Historically called pyogenic granuloma, this is a common benign proliferation of capillary
blood vessels which may be induced by trauma or by certain drugs. It presents as one
or more bright red papules or nodules often located around the mouth or on a terminal
phalanx in relation to the nail. Bleeding, ulceration and crusting frequently occur.
BRAF mutations within vascular endothelial cells may be present, indicating that this
is, in at least a proportion of cases, a true neoplastic process.
