11Diseases of the circulatory system Disorders of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
BD91
category
Lymphangitis
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.
Also indexed as
Chronic lymphangitis Lymphangitis Lymphangitis NOS Lymphangitis due to unspecified bacteria Subacute lymphangitis inflammation of lymphatics
Nearby in Disorders of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes
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