2C26.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Mesothelioma of pleura

Description

Malignant mesothelioma of pleura is an asbestos-associated malignancy arising in the lining cells (mesothelium) of the pleural cavity.

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

  • Mesothelioma of pleura
  • pleural malignant mesothelioma
  • Biphasic mesothelioma of pleura
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  • Desmoplastic mesothelioma of pleura
  • Epithelioid malignant mesothelioma of pleura
  • Sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma of pleura
  • spindled mesothelioma
  • Well differentiated papillary mesothelioma of pleura

Exclusions from above levels

  • 2D72 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura
  • 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

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

Foundation entity

Mesothelioma of pleura – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/369414280

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C26: Malignant neoplasms of the pleura › 02: Neoplasms