EB61.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Plaque morphoea

Description

The commonest form of morphoea which presents as indurated waxy plaques, often with a violaceous border and commonly affecting the trunk, especially in the submammary folds and around the waist. The cause is unknown. It is commoner in women than men.

Index terms

  • Plaque morphoea
  • Circumscribed scleroderma
  • localised scleroderma
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  • plaque morphea

Inclusions

  • Circumscribed scleroderma

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

  • EB61.1 – Linear morphoea
  • EB61.Y – Other specified forms of morphoea
  • EB61.Z – Morphoea, unspecified

Foundation entity

Plaque morphoea – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1430740369

Part of: EB61: Morphoea › 14: Diseases of the skin