Dermatoses resulting from disturbed metabolic processes

Description

This group comprises dermatoses where abnormal quantities of biological material accumulate in the skin. The effects of such accumulations depend on the particular material involved. Examples include lipid, mucin, amyloid, porphyrins and calcium.

Index terms

Dermatoses resulting from disturbed metabolic processes

Child codes

EB90.0 – Diabetic skin lesions
EB90.1 – Cutaneous mucinosis
EB90.2 – Cutaneous or subcutaneous xanthomata
EB90.3 – Porphyria or pseudoporphyria affecting the skin
EB90.4 – Calcification of skin or subcutaneous tissue

Foundation children elsewhere

FA25.20 – Tophaceous gout

Sibling codes

EB9Y – Other specified metabolic or nutritional disorders affecting the skin

Foundation entity

Dermatoses resulting from disturbed metabolic processes – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/262268689

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin