Necrobiosis lipoidica
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| ICD-10 | L92.1 |
|---|---|
| DiseasesDB | 5414 |
| eMedicine | derm/283 |
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a necrotizing skin condition. It is frequently associated with patients with diabetes mellitus but it is a rare complication. In such cases it is sometimes called Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum (NLD).
It is closely related to Granuloma annulare.
NLD occurs in approximately 3% of the diabetic population, with the majority of sufferers being women (approximately 90%). NL/NLD most frequently appears on the patient's shins, often on both legs. The lesions are often tender and may ulcerate when injured. The first symptom of NL/NLD is often a "bruised" appearance that is not necessarily associated with a known injury. The extent to which NL/NLD is inherited is not known.
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