BD93.14 Lymphoedema due to podoconiosis
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01
Lymphoedema of the lower limbs resulting from an inflammatory response within lymphatic vessels to mineral particles from soil in genetically susceptible individuals. It is a leading cause of lower limb lymphoedema in farmers in Africa, Central America and India.
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synonyms
- Lymphoedema due to podoconiosis
- Non-filarial elephantiasis
- Podoconiosis
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