ICD-11 code : EE60.0;
Preferred Label : Keloid;
ICD-11 definition : A keloid is a progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts
of collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair following inflammation,
injury or surgery. It differs from a hypertrophic scar in that a keloid expands beyond
the boundaries of the initial wound or site of inflammation.;
ICD-11 synonym : Cheloid;
ICD-11 "other" category code : EE60.0Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : EE60.0Z;
Origin ID : 2057714006;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- scars [MedlinePlus Topic]
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- KELOID [WHO-ART Included Term]
- ICD-10 Mapping
A keloid is a progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts
of collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair following inflammation,
injury or surgery. It differs from a hypertrophic scar in that a keloid expands beyond
the boundaries of the initial wound or site of inflammation.
