ICD-11 classes
02 Neoplasms
Benign neoplasms, except of lymphoid, haematopoietic,...
Benign non-mesenchymal neoplasms
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 excludes 2 items.

  • Multiple benign melanocytic naevi (2F20.00)
  • Generalized eruptive lentiginosis (ED61)

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

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