Adenocarcinoma of anus or anal canal

Description

An adenocarcinoma arising in the anal canal epithelium, including the mucosal surface, the anal glands, and the lining of fistulous tracts.

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.

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