BD91

Lymphangitis

Linfangite

Category

Definition

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