Neuroendocrine neoplasms of rectum

Description

Malignant neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation that arise in the rectum. Most are well differentiated neuroendocrine tumours (low and intermediate grade), i.e. carcinoids. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (high grade) are rare.

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

Neuroendocrine neoplasms of rectum
Neuroendocrine tumour of rectum
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of rectum

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Rectal neuroendocrine neoplasm
Rectal endocrine neoplasm
Rectal neuroendocrine tumour
Other specified neuroendocrine neoplasm of rectum

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

2B92.0 – Adenocarcinomas of rectum
2B92.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of rectum
2B92.Z – Malignant neoplasms of rectum, unspecified

Foundation entity

Neuroendocrine neoplasms of rectum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1721143857

Allowed postcoordination axes

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