2D72

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura

Description

The spread of cancer to the pleura from an adjacent or distant anatomic site.

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

  • Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura
  • Malignant pleural effusion, NOS
  • Secondary malignant neoplasm of pleura
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  • pleura cavity metastasis
  • pleura metastasis
  • pleural cavity metastasis
  • pleural metastasis

Exclusions from above levels

  • 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

  • 2D70 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in lung
  • 2D71 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in mediastinum
  • 2D73 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in upper respiratory tract organs
  • 2D7Y – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in other specified thoracic organs
  • 2D7Z – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in thoracic or respiratory organs, unspecified

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1681363901

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 02: Neoplasms