ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Benign proliferations, neoplasms and cysts of the skin
Benign cutaneous neoplasms
2F20 — Benign cutaneous melanocytic neoplasms
2F20.3 — Generalised eruptive melanocytic naevi

ICD-11 2F20.3 — Generalised eruptive melanocytic naevi

This phenomenon describes the rapid simultaneous appearance of multiple melanocytic naevi, often hundreds in number, on previously uninvolved sun-exposed skin. The phenomenon has been linked to immunosuppression, particularly in renal transplant recipients and in individuals receiving cancer chemotherapy, and may be considered a more advanced counterpart of generalised eruptive lentiginosis.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Benign cutaneous melanocytic neoplasms #2695