Lupus erythematosus

ICD-10 Code L93

Lupus erythematosus

Definition

An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Also known as lupus, lupus erythematosus — per MONDO

Also identified as