Adenocarcinomas of rectum

Description

An adenocarcinoma arising from the rectum. It is more frequently seen in populations with a Western type diet and in patients with a history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

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

Adenocarcinomas of rectum
rectal adenocarcinoma

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/111033337 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in digestive system
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/794095161 – Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity or pharynx

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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

2B92.1 – Neuroendocrine neoplasms of rectum
2B92.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of rectum
2B92.Z – Malignant neoplasms of rectum, unspecified

Foundation entity

Adenocarcinomas of rectum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1316028436

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B92: Malignant neoplasms of rectum › 02: Neoplasms