Lichen sclerosus in Infant/Neonate
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Synopsis
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic dermatosis of uncertain etiology. It is very rare in infants. Lesions occur mostly on the genitalia, perineum, or perianal skin, but they can appear anywhere. Because of atrophy and hemorrhage, the disease can easily be mistaken for sexual abuse.
Codes
ICD10CM:
L90.0 – Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
SNOMEDCT:
895454001 – Lichen sclerosus
L90.0 – Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
SNOMEDCT:
895454001 – Lichen sclerosus
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Last Updated:05/11/2016
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Lichen sclerosus in Infant/Neonate
See also in: External and Internal Eye,Anogenital