DB35.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Benign lymphoid polyp of large intestine

Description

Benign lymphoid polyps are associated with hyperplasia (enhanced cell division) of lymphoid tissue in the colonic mucosa. It is seen in parts of the intestine where lymphoid tissues are concentrated like the ileum of the small intestine or rectum.

Index terms

  • Benign lymphoid polyp of large intestine
  • Focal lymphoid hyperplasia

Inclusions

  • Focal lymphoid hyperplasia

Exclusions from above levels

  • 2B90 – Malignant neoplasms of colon
  • 2E92.40 – Polyposis syndrome
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 02 – Neoplasms
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DB35.0 – Hyperplastic polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.1 – Inflammatory polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.3 – Hamartomatous polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.4 – Inflammatory fibroid polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.Y – Other specified polyp of large intestine
  • DB35.Z – Polyp of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Benign lymphoid polyp of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/309473869

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB35: Polyp of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system