Sucking callus/blister
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Sucking blisters are noninflammatory (bullae or vesicles) blisters occurring on an extremity (sometimes bilateral) or lips of the newborn. They are due to repetitive sucking in utero. At birth, newborns may be observed sucking in the area of the blister. Continued sucking may result in a callus.
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ICD10CM:
L84 – Corns and callosities
SNOMEDCT:
403853008 – Neonatal sucking blisters
L84 – Corns and callosities
SNOMEDCT:
403853008 – Neonatal sucking blisters
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Last Updated:10/22/2017