Mycobacterium ulcerans infection

ICD-11 code : 1B21.20;

Preferred Label : Mycobacterium ulcerans infection;

ICD-11 definition : Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) typically presents as a subcutaneous nodule which breaks down to form a deep painless ulcer which commonly reaches a size of 15 cm in diameter but may extend further to cause extensive tissue damage. The organism is found in wetlands of tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Africa [Dermatology TAG].;

ICD-11 synonym : Buruli ulcer;

Details

Origin ID

1974989140;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Buruli Ulcer [NCIt concept]
- Buruli ulcer [MedDRA LLT]
- Buruli ulcer [PASCAL descriptor]
- Buruli ulcer (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Cutaneous mycobacterial infection [ICD-10 Sub-category]
- Mycobacterium ulcerans infection [MedDRA Preferred Term]
- buruli ulcer [MeSH Descriptor]
- buruli ulcer [MeSH concept]
- buruli ulcer [SNOMED Notion]
ICD-10 Mapping
- Infection due to other mycobacteria [ICD-10 category]

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