ICD-11 code : 2C25.0;
Preferred Label : Adenocarcinoma of bronchus or lung;
ICD-11 definition : A carcinoma that arises from the lung and is characterized by the presence of malignant
glandular epithelial cells. There is a male predilection with a male to female ratio
of 2:1. Usually lung adenocarcinoma is asymptomatic and is identified through screening
studies or as an incidental radiologic finding. If clinical symptoms are present they
include shortness of breath, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and fever. Tobacco smoke
is a known risk factor.;
ICD-11 synonym : lung adenocarcinoma; primary lung adenocarcinoma;
ICD-11 inclusion : bronchiolar adenocarcinoma of unspecified site;
Origin ID : 1418562110;
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A carcinoma that arises from the lung and is characterized by the presence of malignant
glandular epithelial cells. There is a male predilection with a male to female ratio
of 2:1. Usually lung adenocarcinoma is asymptomatic and is identified through screening
studies or as an incidental radiologic finding. If clinical symptoms are present they
include shortness of breath, cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and fever. Tobacco smoke
is a known risk factor.
