EF31ICD-11 MMS 2026-01
Traumatic purpura
Description
Purpura and bruising attributable to trauma which may be self-induced (as from rubbing itchy skin), due to friction from clothing or due to man-handling, particularly of debilitated elderly patients.
Index terms
- Traumatic purpura
Sibling codes
Foundation entity
Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin