ICD-11 code : 2C26;
Preferred Label : Malignant neoplasms of the pleura;
ICD-11 definition : A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the pleura. A representative
example of primary malignant pleural neoplasm is the malignant pleural mesothelioma.
A representative example of metastatic malignant neoplasm to the pleura is when a
metastatic carcinoma has spread to the pleura from another anatomic site.;
ICD-11 synonym : pleural cavity cancer; primary malignant neoplasm of parietal pleura; primary malignant neoplasm of visceral pleura; primary malignant neoplasm of pleura;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 2C26.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 2C26.Z;
Origin ID : 855261561;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- ICD-10 Mapping
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the pleura. A representative
example of primary malignant pleural neoplasm is the malignant pleural mesothelioma.
A representative example of metastatic malignant neoplasm to the pleura is when a
metastatic carcinoma has spread to the pleura from another anatomic site.
