Stasis dermatitis of lower legs

Description

A chronic eczematous process affecting the skin of the lower legs in association with chronic lower limb lymphoedema and immobility. It is often associated with lipodermatosclerosis. Failure of the normal "muscle pump" to aid venous return is an important component in the aetiology. It is common in the morbidly obese. It is characterised by low grade inflammation with variable scaling and desquamation.

Index terms

Stasis dermatitis of lower legs
Gravitational eczema
Hypostatic dermatitis

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Stasis eczema

Exclusions from above levels

1F86.4 – Cercarial dermatitis
EB44 – Dermatitis herpetiformis
ED90.1 – Periorificial dermatitis

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1B72.0 – Bullous impetigo of the napkin area
1F23.12 – Napkin candidosis
EH71 – Dermatoses precipitated by drug therapy
EH76 – Dermatoses associated with specific classes of medication

Sibling codes

EA86.Z – Dermatitis or eczema of lower legs, unspecified

Foundation entity

Stasis dermatitis of lower legs – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1639792278

Allowed postcoordination axes

laterality

Part of: EA86: Dermatitis or eczema of lower legs › 14: Diseases of the skin