ICD-11 code : L3-2C3;
Preferred Label : Malignant neoplasms of skin;
ICD-11 definition : A primary or metastatic tumour involving the skin. Primary malignant skin tumours
most often are carcinomas (either basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas that arise
from cells in the epidermis) or melanomas that arise from pigment-containing skin
melanocytes. Metastatic tumours to the skin include carcinomas and lymphomas.;
ICD-11 synonym : skin cancer; cutaneous carcinoma;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 2C3Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 2C3Z;
Origin ID : 1706880799;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
A primary or metastatic tumour involving the skin. Primary malignant skin tumours
most often are carcinomas (either basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas that arise
from cells in the epidermis) or melanomas that arise from pigment-containing skin
melanocytes. Metastatic tumours to the skin include carcinomas and lymphomas.