Squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, subglottis

Description

A squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that arises from the subglottic area. Symptoms include dyspnea and stridor. It spreads to the hypopharynx, trachea, and thyroid gland.

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, subglottis

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
2C51.2 – Mesotheliomas of peritoneum
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/879154182 – Neoplasms of central nervous system or related structures

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http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Sibling codes

2C23.31 – Adenocarcinoma of larynx, subglottis
2C23.3Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of subglottis of larynx
2C23.3Z – Malignant neoplasms of subglottis of larynx, unspecified

Foundation entity

Squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, subglottis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1086221462

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C23.3: Malignant neoplasms of subglottis of larynx › 2C23: Malignant neoplasms of larynx › 02: Neoplasms