ICD-11 code : XH6ZH4;
Preferred Label : Gliomatosis cerebri;
ICD-11 definition : A diffuse glial tumor which infiltrates the brain extensively, involving more than
two lobes. It is frequently bilateral and often extends to the infratentorial structures,
even to the spinal cord. It is probably of astrocytic origin, although GFAP expression
may be scant or absent. (Adapted from WHO.);
ICD-11 inclusion : gliomatosis cerebri of unspecified site;
Origin ID : 373131154;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
A diffuse glial tumor which infiltrates the brain extensively, involving more than
two lobes. It is frequently bilateral and often extends to the infratentorial structures,
even to the spinal cord. It is probably of astrocytic origin, although GFAP expression
may be scant or absent. (Adapted from WHO.)
