Penile melanotic macule

Description

Discrete circumscribed area of macular hypermelanosis affecting the glans penis or the shaft of the penis. These are much commoner than melanoma of the penis but may be clinically suspected to be melanoma and thus require biopsy. By definition the cause is unknown.

Index terms

Penile melanotic macule

Sibling codes

ED61.11 – Vulval melanotic macule
ED61.1Y – Other specified mucosal melanosis
ED61.1Z – Mucosal melanosis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Penile melanotic macule – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1039614002

Part of: ED61.1: Mucosal melanosis › ED61: Acquired melanotic macules or lentigines › 14: Diseases of the skin