Malignant neoplasms of the pleura

Description

A primary malignant neoplasm affecting the pleura. A representative example of primary malignant pleural neoplasm is the malignant pleural mesothelioma.

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.

Excludes

2D72 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms

Exclusions from above levels

2C51.2 – Mesotheliomas of peritoneum
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

Child codes

2C26.0 – Mesothelioma of pleura
2C26.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of the pleura
2C26.Z – Malignant neoplasms of the pleura, unspecified

Sibling codes

2C20 – Malignant neoplasms of nasal cavity
2C21 – Malignant neoplasms of middle ear
2C22 – Malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses
2C23 – Malignant neoplasms of larynx
2C24 – Malignant neoplasms of trachea
2C25 – Malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
2C27 – Malignant neoplasms of thymus
2C28 – Malignant neoplasms of heart or mediastinum
2C29 – Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined sites in the respiratory system or intrathoracic organs

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasms of the pleura – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/855261561

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 02: Neoplasms