Mycetoma of unknown or unspecified typeICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : 1G60.0;
Preferred Label : Mycetoma of unknown or unspecified type;
ICD-11 definition : Mycetoma is a destructive localized chronic infection of skin, subcutaneous tissue
and bone, most commonly affecting the foot. It can be caused by either fungi (eumycetoma)
or filamentous bacteria (actinomycetoma). Where possible it should be classified more
precisely as either actinomycetoma, the commonest type, or eumycetoma;
Mycetoma is a destructive localized chronic infection of skin, subcutaneous tissue
and bone, most commonly affecting the foot. It can be caused by either fungi (eumycetoma)
or filamentous bacteria (actinomycetoma). Where possible it should be classified more
precisely as either actinomycetoma, the commonest type, or eumycetoma