EF02.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Lipoedema

Description

Lipoedema is characterised by non-pitting diffuse "fatty" swelling, usually confined to the legs, thighs, hips and upper arms. It may be confused with lymphoedema. Lipoedema may also occur in the scalp.

Index terms

  • Lipoedema
  • Lipoedema of the lower limbs
  • Lipoedema of the scalp
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  • Lipoedematous scalp
  • Lipoedematous alopecia

Sibling codes

  • EF02.0 – Fat hypertrophy
  • EF02.1 – Subcutaneous lipomatosis
  • EF02.3 – Cellulite
  • EF02.Y – Other specified noninflammatory disorders of subcutaneous fat
  • EF02.Z – Noninflammatory disorders of subcutaneous fat, unspecified

Foundation entity

Lipoedema – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1172950828

Part of: EF02: Certain noninflammatory disorders of subcutaneous fat › 14: Diseases of the skin