Squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, glottis

Description

A squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that arises from the glottic area. It may remain localised for a long period then in late disease stage, it may spread to the opposite true vocal cord, supraglottic and subglottic areas, and the soft tissues of the neck. Hoarseness is the presenting symptom.

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

Squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, glottis
Squamous cell carcinoma of vocal cord

Exclusions from above levels

2D73 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in glottis
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
2C51.2 – Mesotheliomas of peritoneum

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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

2C23.1Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of larynx, glottis
2C23.1Z – Malignant neoplasms of glottis of larynx, unspecified

Foundation entity

Squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, glottis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1397705739

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C23.1: Malignant neoplasms of glottis of larynx › 2C23: Malignant neoplasms of larynx › 02: Neoplasms