Erythema multiforme
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Erythema multiforme is a self‐limiting reactive inflammatory dermatosis triggered by cell‐mediated hypersensitivity, most commonly to drugs or infection, particularly Herpes simplex. It is characterised by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles and/or bullae affecting preferentially the dorsal aspects of the hands and forearms. It may also involve oral and genital mucous membranes.
exclusions
sections/codes in this section (EB12-EB12)
- Cutaneous erythema multiforme (EB12.0)
- Mucocutaneous erythema multiforme (EB12.1)
- Other specified erythema multiforme (EB12.Y)
- Erythema multiforme, unspecified (EB12.Z)
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