Hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Description

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (also known as Klatskin tumour) is an extra-hepatic cholangiocarcinoma arising in the junction of the main right or left hepatic ducts to form the common hepatic duct.

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

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of hepatic duct
Klatskin tumour of biliary tree

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/111033337 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in digestive system
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
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

2C18.1 – Mucinous cystic neoplasm with associated invasive carcinoma of perihilar bile duct
2C18.2 – Neuroendocrine neoplasm of perihilar bile duct
2C18.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of perihilar bile duct
2C18.Z – Malignant neoplasms of perihilar bile duct, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1571104786

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C18: Malignant neoplasms of perihilar bile duct › 02: Neoplasms