Melanoma of anus or anal canal

Description

A form of cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment melanin in the skin.

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