Chapter II
Neoplasms
(C00-D48)

Rules Conventions GCS DChS.II.1 DChS.II.2 DChS.II.4 Guidance

Benign neoplasms
(D10-D36)

D10 Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx
DCS.XIII.4

D10.0 Lip
Incl.:
Lip (frenulum)(inner aspect)(mucosa)(vermilion border)
Excl.:
skin of lip ( D22.0, D23.0)
D10.1 Tongue
Incl.:
Lingual tonsil
D10.2 Floor of mouth
D10.3 Other and unspecified parts of mouth
Incl.:
Minor salivary gland NOS
Excl.:
benign odontogenic neoplasms ( D16.4-D16.5)
mucosa of lip ( D10.0)
nasopharyngeal surface of soft palate ( D10.6)
D10.4 Tonsil
Incl.:
Tonsil (faucial)(palatine)
Excl.:
lingual tonsil ( D10.1)
pharyngeal tonsil ( D10.6)
tonsillar:
D10.5 Other parts of oropharynx
Incl.:
Epiglottis, anterior aspect
Tonsillar:
  • fossa
  • pillars
Vallecula
Excl.:
epiglottis:
D10.6 Nasopharynx
Incl.:
Pharyngeal tonsil
Posterior margin of septum and choanae
D10.7 Hypopharynx
D10.9 Pharynx, unspecified

D11 Benign neoplasm of major salivary glands
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
benign neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
benign neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS ( D10.3)
D11.0 Parotid gland
D11.7 Other major salivary glands
Incl.:
Gland:
  • sublingual
  • submandibular
D11.9 Major salivary gland, unspecified

D12 Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canal
DCS.XIII.4

D12.0 Caecum
Incl.:
Ileocaecal valve
D12.1 Appendix
D12.2 Ascending colon
D12.3 Transverse colon
Incl.:
Hepatic flexure
Splenic flexure
D12.4 Descending colon
D12.5 Sigmoid colon
D12.6 Colon, unspecified
Incl.:
Adenomatosis of colon
Large intestine NOS
Polyposis (hereditary) of colon
D12.7 Rectosigmoid junction
D12.8 Rectum
D12.9 Anus and anal canal
Excl.:
anal:
perianal skin ( D22.5, D23.5)

D13 Benign neoplasm of other and ill-defined parts of digestive system
DCS.XIII.4

D13.0 Oesophagus
D13.1 Stomach
D13.2 Duodenum
D13.3 Other and unspecified parts of small intestine
D13.4 Liver
Incl.:
Intrahepatic bile ducts
D13.5 Extrahepatic bile ducts
D13.6 Pancreas
Excl.:
endocrine pancreas ( D13.7)
D13.7 Endocrine pancreas
Incl.:
Islet cell tumour
Islets of Langerhans
D13.9 Ill-defined sites within the digestive system
Incl.:
Digestive system NOS
Intestine NOS
Spleen

D14 Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system
DCS.XIII.4

D14.0 Middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Incl.:
Cartilage of nose
Excl.:
auricular canal (external) ( D22.2, D23.2)
bone of:
cartilage of ear ( D21.0)
ear (external)(skin) ( D22.2, D23.2)
nose:
olfactory bulb ( D33.3)
polyp (of):
posterior margin of septum and choanae ( D10.6)
D14.1 Larynx
Incl.:
Epiglottis (suprahyoid portion)
Excl.:
epiglottis, anterior aspect ( D10.5)
polyp of vocal cord and larynx ( J38.1)
D14.2 Trachea
D14.3 Bronchus and lung
D14.4 Respiratory system, unspecified

D15 Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
mesothelial tissue ( D19.-)
D15.0 Thymus
D15.1 Heart
Excl.:
great vessels ( D21.3)
D15.2 Mediastinum
D15.7 Other specified intrathoracic organs
D15.9 Intrathoracic organ, unspecified

D16 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
connective tissue of:
synovia ( D21.-)
D16.0 Scapula and long bones of upper limb
D16.1 Short bones of upper limb
D16.2 Long bones of lower limb
D16.3 Short bones of lower limb
D16.4 Bones of skull and face
Incl.:
Maxilla (superior)
Orbital bone
Excl.:
lower jaw bone ( D16.5)
D16.5 Lower jaw bone
D16.6 Vertebral column
Excl.:
sacrum and coccyx ( D16.8)
D16.7 Ribs, sternum and clavicle
D16.8 Pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
D16.9 Bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

D17 Benign lipomatous neoplasm
DCS.XIII.4

D17.0 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck
D17.1 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
D17.2 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of limbs
D17.3 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other and unspecified sites
D17.4 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intrathoracic organs
D17.5 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of intra-abdominal organs
Excl.:
peritoneum and retroperitoneum ( D17.7)
D17.6 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of spermatic cord
D17.7 Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Incl.:
Peritoneum
Retroperitoneum
D17.9 Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified
Incl.:
Lipoma NOS

D18 Haemangioma and lymphangioma, any site
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
blue or pigmented naevus ( D22.-)
D18.0 Haemangioma, any site
Incl.:
Angioma NOS
D18.1 Lymphangioma, any site

D19 Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue
DCS.XIII.4

D19.0 Mesothelial tissue of pleura
D19.1 Mesothelial tissue of peritoneum
D19.7 Mesothelial tissue of other sites
D19.9 Mesothelial tissue, unspecified
Incl.:
Benign mesothelioma NOS

D20 Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum ( D17.7)
mesothelial tissue ( D19.-)
D20.0 Retroperitoneum
D20.1 Peritoneum

D21 Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
blood vessel
bursa
cartilage
fascia
fat
ligament, except uterine
lymphatic channel
muscle
synovia
tendon (sheath)
Excl.:
cartilage:
connective tissue of breast ( D24)
haemangioma ( D18.0)
lipomatous neoplasm ( D17.-)
lymphangioma ( D18.1)
peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system ( D36.1)
peritoneum ( D20.1)
retroperitoneum ( D20.0)
uterine:
vascular tissue ( D18.-)
D21.0 Connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck
Incl.:
Connective tissue of:
  • ear
  • eyelid
Excl.:
connective tissue of orbit ( D31.6)
D21.1 Connective and other soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder
D21.2 Connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip
D21.3 Connective and other soft tissue of thorax
Incl.:
Axilla
Diaphragm
Great vessels
Excl.:
heart ( D15.1)
mediastinum ( D15.2)
thymus ( D15.0)
D21.4 Connective and other soft tissue of abdomen
D21.5 Connective and other soft tissue of pelvis
Excl.:
uterine:
D21.6 Connective and other soft tissue of trunk, unspecified
Incl.:
Back NOS
D21.9 Connective and other soft tissue, unspecified

D22 Melanocytic naevi
DCS.II.11 DCS.XIII.4

naevus:
  • NOS
  • blue
  • hairy
  • pigmented
D22.0 Melanocytic naevi of lip
D22.1 Melanocytic naevi of eyelid, including canthus
D22.2 Melanocytic naevi of ear and external auricular canal
D22.3 Melanocytic naevi of other and unspecified parts of face
D22.4 Melanocytic naevi of scalp and neck
D22.5 Melanocytic naevi of trunk
Incl.:
Anal:
  • margin
  • skin
Perianal skin
Skin of breast
D22.6 Melanocytic naevi of upper limb, including shoulder
D22.7 Melanocytic naevi of lower limb, including hip
D22.9 Melanocytic naevi, unspecified

D23 Other benign neoplasms of skin
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
benign neoplasm of:
  • hair follicles
  • sebaceous glands
  • sweat glands
Excl.:
benign lipomatous neoplasms ( D17.0-D17.3)
melanocytic naevi ( D22.-)
D23.0 Skin of lip
Excl.:
vermilion border of lip ( D10.0)
D23.1 Skin of eyelid, including canthus
D23.2 Skin of ear and external auricular canal
D23.3 Skin of other and unspecified parts of face
D23.4 Skin of scalp and neck
D23.5 Skin of trunk
Incl.:
Anal:
  • margin
  • skin
Perianal skin
Skin of breast
Excl.:
anus NOS ( D12.9)
skin of genital organs ( D28-D29)
D23.6 Skin of upper limb, including shoulder
D23.7 Skin of lower limb, including hip
D23.9 Skin, unspecified

D24 Benign neoplasm of breast
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
Breast:
  • connective tissue
  • soft parts
Excl.:
benign mammary dysplasia ( N60.-)
skin of breast ( D22.5, D23.5)

D25 Leiomyoma of uterus
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
fibromyoma of uterus
D25.0 Submucous leiomyoma of uterus
D25.1 Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
D25.2 Subserosal leiomyoma of uterus
D25.9 Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

D26 Other benign neoplasms of uterus
DCS.XIII.4

D26.0 Cervix uteri
D26.1 Corpus uteri
D26.7 Other parts of uterus
D26.9 Uterus, unspecified

D27 Benign neoplasm of ovary

D28 Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified female genital organs
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
adenomatous polyp
skin of female genital organs
D28.0 Vulva
D28.1 Vagina
D28.2 Uterine tubes and ligaments
Incl.:
Fallopian tube
Uterine ligament (broad)(round)
D28.7 Other specified female genital organs
D28.9 Female genital organ, unspecified

D29 Benign neoplasm of male genital organs
DCS.XIII.4

Incl.:
skin of male genital organs
D29.0 Penis
D29.1 Prostate
Excl.:
hyperplasia of prostate (adenomatous) ( N40)
prostatic:
  • enlargement (N40)
  • hypertrophy (N40)
D29.2 Testis
D29.3 Epididymis
D29.4 Scrotum
Incl.:
Skin of scrotum
D29.7 Other male genital organs
Incl.:
Seminal vesicle
Spermatic cord
Tunica vaginalis
D29.9 Male genital organ, unspecified

D30 Benign neoplasm of urinary organs
DCS.XIII.4

D30.0 Kidney
Excl.:
renal:
D30.1 Renal pelvis
D30.2 Ureter
Excl.:
ureteric orifice of bladder ( D30.3)
D30.3 Bladder
Incl.:
Orifice of bladder:
  • urethral
  • ureteric
D30.4 Urethra
Excl.:
urethral orifice of bladder ( D30.3)
D30.7 Other urinary organs
Incl.:
Paraurethral glands
D30.9 Urinary organ, unspecified
Incl.:
Urinary system NOS

D31 Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
connective tissue of eyelid ( D21.0)
optic nerve ( D33.3)
skin of eyelid ( D22.1, D23.1)
D31.0 Conjunctiva
D31.1 Cornea
D31.2 Retina
D31.3 Choroid
D31.4 Ciliary body
D31.5 Lacrimal gland and duct
Incl.:
Lacrimal sac
Nasolacrimal duct
D31.6 Orbit, unspecified
Incl.:
Connective tissue of orbit
Extraocular muscle
Peripheral nerves of orbit
Retrobulbar tissue
Retro-ocular tissue
Excl.:
orbital bone ( D16.4)
D31.9 Eye, unspecified
Incl.:
Eyeball

D32 Benign neoplasm of meninges
DCS.XIII.4

D32.0 Cerebral meninges
D32.1 Spinal meninges
D32.9 Meninges, unspecified
Incl.:
Meningioma NOS

D33 Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
angioma ( D18.0)
meninges ( D32.-)
peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system ( D36.1)
retro-ocular tissue ( D31.6)
D33.0 Brain, supratentorial
Incl.:
Cerebral ventricle
Cerebrum
  • Frontal
  • Occipital
  • Parietal
  • Temporal
  • lobe
Excl.:
fourth ventricle ( D33.1)
D33.1 Brain, infratentorial
Incl.:
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Fourth ventricle
D33.2 Brain, unspecified
D33.3 Cranial nerves
Incl.:
Olfactory bulb
D33.4 Spinal cord
D33.7 Other specified parts of central nervous system
D33.9 Central nervous system, unspecified
Incl.:
Nervous system (central) NOS

D34 Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
DCS.XIII.4

D35 Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands
DCS.XIII.4

Excl.:
endocrine pancreas ( D13.7)
ovary ( D27)
testis ( D29.2)
thymus ( D15.0)
D35.0 Adrenal gland
D35.1 Parathyroid gland
D35.2 Pituitary gland
D35.3 Craniopharyngeal duct
D35.4 Pineal gland
D35.5 Carotid body
D35.6 Aortic body and other paraganglia
D35.7 Other specified endocrine glands
D35.8 Pluriglandular involvement
D35.9 Endocrine gland, unspecified

D36 Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
DCS.XIII.4

D36.0 Lymph nodes
D36.1 Peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Excl.:
peripheral nerves of orbit ( D31.6)
D36.7 Other specified sites
Incl.:
Nose NOS
D36.9 Benign neoplasm of unspecified site