Squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue

Description

A carcinoma that arises from the base of the tongue. Representative examples include squamous cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

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

Squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/879154182 – Neoplasms of central nervous system or related structures
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Sibling codes

2B61.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of base of tongue
2B61.Z – Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue, unspecified

Foundation entity

Squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1822674187

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B61: Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue › 02: Neoplasms