EK50.02 Persistent insect bite reaction

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

Bite reactions lasting for months as inflamed papules and nodules, this is particularly likely to be seen with tick bites and mosquito bites. These may be confused with lymphoma histologically, with a dense inflammatory infiltrate of lymphoid cells, histiocytes, eosinophils and plasma cells together with the presence of atypical mononuclear cells.

inclusions

• Insect bite granuloma

postcoordination

synonyms

• Persistent insect bite reaction
• Insect bite granuloma

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