2B57.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Kaposi sarcoma of skin

Description

A Kaposi sarcoma arising from the skin. It presents with patches, plaques, or nodules.

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

  • Kaposi sarcoma 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

  • 2B57.0 – Kaposi sarcoma of lung
  • 2B57.2 – Kaposi sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites
  • 2B57.Y – Kaposi sarcoma of other specified primary sites
  • 2B57.Z – Kaposi sarcoma of unspecified primary site

Foundation entity

Kaposi sarcoma of skin – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/394490040

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B57: Kaposi sarcoma, primary site › 02: Neoplasms