Mucinous adenocarcinoma of ovary

Description

An invasive adenocarcinoma that arises from the ovary and is characterised by the presence of malignant epithelial cells that contain intracytoplasmic mucin. There is cellular atypia, increased layering of cells, complexity of glands, and papillary formations.

Coding note from above levels

Includes Malignant neoplasm of skin of female genital organs

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Index terms

Mucinous adenocarcinoma of ovary

Exclusions from above levels

2E05.0 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in ovary
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
2E05 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in female reproductive system

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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

2C73.00 – Clear cell adenocarcinoma of ovary
2C73.01 – Endometrioid adenocarcinoma of ovary
2C73.02 – Low grade serous adenocarcinoma of ovary
2C73.03 – High grade serous adenocarcinoma of ovary
2C73.0Y – Other specified carcinomas of ovary
2C73.0Z – Carcinomas of ovary, unspecified

Foundation entity

Mucinous adenocarcinoma of ovary – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/869438441

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2C73.0: Carcinomas of ovary › 2C73: Malignant neoplasms of ovary › 02: Neoplasms