ICD-11 code : 2B81.2;
Preferred Label : Neuroendocrine neoplasms of appendix;
ICD-11 definition : Malignant neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation that arise in the appendix.
Most are well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (low and intermediate grade), i.e.
carcinoids. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (high grade) are exceedingly
rare.;
Origin ID : 1590340268;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
Malignant neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation that arise in the appendix.
Most are well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (low and intermediate grade), i.e.
carcinoids. Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (high grade) are exceedingly
rare.