ICD-11 code : 2B61;
Preferred Label : Malignant neoplasms of base of tongue;
ICD-11 definition : A primary neoplasm involving the base of the tongue, often associated with chronic
alcohol and tobacco use, older age, certain geographic locations, a family history
of upper aeordigestive tract cancers and/or certain nutritional deficiencies and infectious
agents.;
ICD-11 synonym : primary malignant neoplasm of base of tongue; cancer of base of tongue;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 2B61.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 2B61.Z;
Origin ID : 2003184099;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
ICD-10 Mapping
A primary neoplasm involving the base of the tongue, often associated with chronic
alcohol and tobacco use, older age, certain geographic locations, a family history
of upper aeordigestive tract cancers and/or certain nutritional deficiencies and infectious
agents.