Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of skin

Description

A rare malignant neoplasm arising from the skin. It is characterised by the presence of spindle cells in a storiform pattern and histiocytes with abundant cytoplasm.

Coding note from above levels

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Index terms

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of skin
malignant fibrous histiocytoma of skin
malignant fibrous histiocytoma of unspecified site

Inclusions

malignant fibrous histiocytoma of skin

Exclusions from above levels

2A01.1 – Mesenchymal tumour of meninges
2A02.1 – Tumours of cranial or paraspinal nerves
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/879154182 – Neoplasms of central nervous system or related structures

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http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Sibling codes

2B54.1 – Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of retroperitoneum or peritoneum
2B54.Y – Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, other specified primary site
2B54.Z – Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, unspecified primary site

Foundation entity

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of skin – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/361875781

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B54: Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, primary site › 02: Neoplasms