2B6D.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Squamous cell carcinoma and variants of hypopharynx

Description

A squamous cell carcinoma arising from the hypopharynx. Signs and symptoms include dysphagia, hemoptysis, and the presence of a neck mass.

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 and variants of hypopharynx
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx, not elsewhere classified
  • Lymphoepithelial carcinoma of hypopharynx
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  • Verrucous carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Giant cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Basaloid carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Adenosquamous carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Adenoid squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Undifferentiated carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Papillary squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx
  • Squamous cell carcinomas of postcricoid region
  • Squamous cell carcinomas of aryepiglottic fold, hypopharyngeal aspect
  • Squamous cell carcinomas of posterior wall of hypopharynx
  • Squamous cell carcinomas involving overlapping sites of hypopharynx

Exclusions from above levels

  • 2B6C – Malignant neoplasms of piriform sinus
  • 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
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  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Sibling codes

  • 2B6D.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx
  • 2B6D.Z – Malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx, unspecified

Foundation entity

Squamous cell carcinoma and variants of hypopharynx – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/680629191

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B6D: Malignant neoplasms of hypopharynx › 02: Neoplasms