ICD-11 code : 2B51;
Preferred Label : Osteosarcoma, primary site;
ICD-11 definition : A usually aggressive malignant bone-forming mesenchymal tumor, predominantly affecting
adolescents and young adults. It usually involves bones and less frequently extraosseous
sites. It often involves the long bones (particularly distal femur, proximal tibia,
and proximal humerus). Pain with or without a palpable mass is the most frequent clinical
symptom. It may spread to other anatomic sites, particularly the lungs.;
ICD-11 synonym : chondroblastic osteosarcoma; osteogenic sarcoma;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 2B51.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 2B51.Z;
Origin ID : 1210287093;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A usually aggressive malignant bone-forming mesenchymal tumor, predominantly affecting
adolescents and young adults. It usually involves bones and less frequently extraosseous
sites. It often involves the long bones (particularly distal femur, proximal tibia,
and proximal humerus). Pain with or without a palpable mass is the most frequent clinical
symptom. It may spread to other anatomic sites, particularly the lungs.
