Catalog

Leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/271310437

The presence of a halo of hypomelanosis surrounding one or more melanocytic neoplasms. These are most commonly benign melanocytic naevi (halo naevi): multiple halo naevi may be present concurrently. The phenomenon is also seen surrounding malignant melanomata.