Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvement

Description

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving the skin. This may present with a malar "butterfly" erythema or with extensive necrolysis of sun-exposed skin, particularly on the head, neck and upper torso.

Index terms

Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvement
Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus skin rash

Exclusions from above levels

02 – Neoplasms
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
20 – Developmental anomalies

Sibling codes

4A40.0Y – Other specified systemic lupus erythematosus
4A40.0Z – Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

Foundation entity

Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvement – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/757048800

Part of: 4A40.0: Systemic lupus erythematosus › 4A40: Lupus erythematosus › 04: Diseases of the immune system