📋Overview
Frostbite is a cold-induced injury resulting from prolonged exposure of skin and underlying tissues to freezing temperatures. It is characterized by tissue freezing and damage due to ice crystal formation and impaired blood flow. Frostbite is the modern preferred term; legacy terms include 'frostnip' for mild superficial injury. It primarily affects extremities such as fingers, toes, nose, ears, and cheeks.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0016736ICD-10-CM
T33-T34
MeSH
D005627
SNOMED CT (US)
37097700638045000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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