Malignant neoplasms of the pleura

Definition

A primary malignant neoplasm affecting the pleura. A representative example of primary malignant pleural neoplasm is the malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Exclusions

• Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
• Malignant neoplasm metastasis in pleura (2D72)

3 subordinate codes

• 2C26.0Mesothelioma of pleura
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Malignant neoplasms of middle ear, respiratory or intrathoracic organs

• 2C20Malignant neoplasms of nasal cavity
• 2C21Malignant neoplasms of middle ear
• 2C22Malignant neoplasms of accessory sinuses
• 2C23Malignant neoplasms of larynx
• 2C24Malignant neoplasms of trachea
• 2C25Malignant neoplasms of bronchus or lung
• 2C27Malignant neoplasms of thymus
• 2C28Malignant neoplasms of heart or mediastinum