2E63.00 Lentigo maligna

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

An atypical proliferation of atypical melanocytes in the dermal-epidermal junction, without infiltration of the papillary or reticular dermis. The melanocytic proliferation is associated with actinic damage and epidermal atrophy. It usually occurs in the sun-exposed skin of elderly people. It is a form of melanoma in situ and in approximately 5% of cases it progresses to lentigo maligna melanoma.

postcoordination

synonyms

• Lentigo maligna
• Hutchinson melanotic freckle

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.