EB90.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Cutaneous or subcutaneous xanthomata

Description

An abnormal accumulation of lipid in the skin or soft tissues, most frequently due to an associated dyslipidaemia.

Excludes

  • EE81 – Benign cephalic histiocytosis

Child codes

  • EB90.20 – Plane xanthoma
  • EB90.21 – Tuberous xanthoma
  • EB90.22 – Eruptive xanthoma
  • EB90.23 – Tendinous xanthoma
  • EB90.2Z – Cutaneous or subcutaneous xanthomata of unspecified type

Sibling codes

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

Foundation entity

Cutaneous or subcutaneous xanthomata – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/996549477

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: EB90: Dermatoses resulting from disturbed metabolic processes › 14: Diseases of the skin