ICD-11 code : 2C62;
Preferred Label : Inflammatory carcinoma of breast;
ICD-11 definition : An advanced, invasive breast adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of distinct
changes in the overlying skin. These changes include diffuse erythema, edema, peau
d'orange (skin of an orange) appearance, tenderness, induration, warmth, enlargement,
and in some cases a palpable mass. The skin changes are the consequence of lymphatic
obstruction from the underlying invasive breast adenocarcinoma. Microscopically, the
dermal lymphatics show prominent infiltration by malignant cells. The invasive breast
adenocarcinoma is usually of ductal, NOS type. There is not significant inflammatory
cell infiltrate present, despite the name of this carcinoma.;
ICD-11 synonym : Inflammatory adenocarcinoma of breast;
Origin ID : 986359233;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
An advanced, invasive breast adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of distinct
changes in the overlying skin. These changes include diffuse erythema, edema, peau
d'orange (skin of an orange) appearance, tenderness, induration, warmth, enlargement,
and in some cases a palpable mass. The skin changes are the consequence of lymphatic
obstruction from the underlying invasive breast adenocarcinoma. Microscopically, the
dermal lymphatics show prominent infiltration by malignant cells. The invasive breast
adenocarcinoma is usually of ductal, NOS type. There is not significant inflammatory
cell infiltrate present, despite the name of this carcinoma.
