Cutaneous leishmaniasis
ICD-10 Code
B55.1
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Definition
Leishmaniasis affecting the skin. It is the most common form of leishmaniasis. It presents with erythematous macules and papules, and nodules which may eventually ulcerate. The lesions appear in the bite site in the exposed skin areas.
Also known as Asian desert cutaneous leishmaniasis, zone of skin leishmaniasis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 9111 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B55.1 per MONDO
- ICD9 085.2 per MONDO
- MESH D016773 per MONDO
- NCIT C34768 per MONDO
- NCIT C34770 per MONDO
- SCTID 186807008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0023283 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Miltefosine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |