2B6C

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus

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.

Excludes

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms

Exclusions from above levels

  • 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

Child codes

  • 2B6C.0 – Squamous cell carcinoma of piriform sinus
  • 2B6C.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus
  • 2B6C.Z – Malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 2B60 – Malignant neoplasms of lip
  • 2B61 – Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue
  • 2B62 – Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of tongue
  • 2B63 – Malignant neoplasms of gum
  • 2B64 – Malignant neoplasms of floor of mouth
  • 2B65 – Malignant neoplasms of palate
  • 2B66 – Malignant neoplasms of other or unspecified parts of mouth
  • 2B67 – Malignant neoplasms of parotid gland
  • 2B68 – Malignant neoplasms of submandibular or sublingual glands
  • 2B69 – Malignant neoplasms of tonsil
  • 2B6A – Malignant neoplasms of oropharynx
  • 2B6B – Malignant neoplasms of nasopharynx
  • 2B6D – Malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx
  • 2B6E – Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity or pharynx

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1410216197

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 02: Neoplasms