International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
A highly aggressive subtype of lung carcinoma characterised by the presence of malignant small cells and necrosis. Metastatic disease is usually present at the time of diagnosis.
postcoordination
Add Stem and/or Extension codes to form a cluster code which adds detail to the condition.
Laterality - only one may be selected
Specific anatomy - multiple selections are allowed
Has manifestation - multiple selections are allowed
Has severity - only one may be selected
Has alternative severity2 - only one may be selected
synonyms
Small cell carcinoma of bronchus or lung
small cell intermediate cell lung carcinoma of unspecified site
small cell fusiform cell lung carcinoma of unspecified site