BD91
Lymphangitis
Linfangite
CategoryDefinition
Lymphangitis is an inflammation of lymphatic vessels. It is most often caused by infection from bacteria, virus or fungus or infiltration by cancer cells.
Coding Note
Code first any underlying infection.
Exclusions
- Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis
Index Terms
Lymphangitisinflammation of lymphaticsChronic lymphangitisSubacute lymphangitisLymphangitis due to unspecified bacteriaLymphangitis NOS