Malignant neoplasms of thymus

Description

Primary malignant neoplasm involving the thymus. This category includes malignant thymomas, primary thymic carcinomas and carcinoid tumour or other neuroendocrine neoplasms of thymus.

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

2E0Y – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in thymus gland
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

2C27.0 – Carcinoma of thymus
2C27.1 – Carcinoid tumour or other neuroendocrine neoplasms of thymus
2C27.2 – Thymoma
2C27.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of thymus
2C27.Z – Malignant neoplasms of thymus, 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
2C26 – Malignant neoplasms of the pleura
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 thymus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1718833206

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 02: Neoplasms