Carcinoma of thymus

Description

A diverse group of carcinomas of the thymus gland, previously known as thymoma type C. It includes morphologic variants derived from purely epithelial cells, as well as from cells with neuroendocrine differentiation.

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

Carcinoma of thymus
Adenocarcinoma of thymus
Adenosquamous carcinoma of thymus

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Malignant Type C Thymoma
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of thymus
Squamous cell carcinoma of thymus

Exclusions from above levels

2E0Y – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in thymus gland
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

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

Foundation entity

Carcinoma of thymus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1351671383

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C27: Malignant neoplasms of thymus › 02: Neoplasms