AA10 Seborrhoeic otitis externa

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Seborrhoeic dermatitis affecting the skin of the external ear. It is usually accompanied by evidence of seborrhoeic dermatitis at other sites. In mild cases it may be asymptomatic but it can present acutely with severe pain, oedema and exudation. Longstanding cases may be complicated by chronic lymphoedema and occlusion of the external auditory canal.

exclusions

• Seborrhoea  (ED91.2)

postcoordination

synonyms

• Seborrhoeic otitis externa
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis of external ear
• Acute seborrhoeic otitis externa
• Chronic seborrhoeic otitis externa

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