DB52

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Ulcer of anus

Description

Ulcer of anus is tissue defect located in the anal regions, extending beyond the submucosa into the muscularis mucosa.

Index terms

  • Ulcer of anus
  • Solitary ulcer of anus
  • Stercoral ulcer of anus
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  • Ulcer of anus and rectum

Inclusions

  • Solitary ulcer of anus
  • Stercoral ulcer of anus
  • Ulcer of anus and rectum

Exclusions from above levels

  • DB70.00 – Anal abscess
  • LB17 – congenital anomalies of the anal canal
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DB50 – Fissure or fistula of anal regions
  • DB51 – Stenosis of anal canal
  • DB53 – Anal prolapse
  • DB5Y – Other specified acquired anatomical alterations of the anal canal
  • DB5Z – Acquired anatomical alterations of the anal canal, unspecified

Foundation entity

Ulcer of anus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2072552498

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 13: Diseases of the digestive system