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B47.9: Mycetoma, unspecified

You have a mycetoma.

Fungi and bacteria are both capable of causing this infection. The illness occurs near to the equator in Africa, Latin America and Asia. The pathogens can get into the skin via small wounds. This typically happens via the feet or lower legs of people who are barefoot.

First of all a papule or blister forms in the skin. Over time the infection spreads over the affected limb. The papules contain pus and small grains. Passageways can develop in the skin via which the pus can be secreted. The limb can swell severely over time.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).