Preferred Label : Erythrocyanosis;
ICD-11 definition : Erythrocyanosis is a persistent, dusky erythema occurring at sites with a thick layer
of underlying subcutaneous fat, such as the thighs and lower legs. Erythrocyanosis
is seen less commonly on the buttocks and arms. It is exacerbated by cold and therefore
usually more prominent during the winter. It has been hypothesized that the subcutaneous
fat in these sites acts to insulate the superficial vessels from the warmth of the
underlying blood supply, thus rendering them susceptible to cold exposure.;
Origin ID : 1821530368;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
Erythrocyanosis is a persistent, dusky erythema occurring at sites with a thick layer
of underlying subcutaneous fat, such as the thighs and lower legs. Erythrocyanosis
is seen less commonly on the buttocks and arms. It is exacerbated by cold and therefore
usually more prominent during the winter. It has been hypothesized that the subcutaneous
fat in these sites acts to insulate the superficial vessels from the warmth of the
underlying blood supply, thus rendering them susceptible to cold exposure.
