Appendix cancer

ICD-10 Code C18.1

Appendix cancer

Definition

A malignant neoplasm involving the vermiform appendix

Also known as cancer of vermiform appendix, malignant appendix neoplasm, malignant appendix tumor, malignant appendix tumour, malignant neoplasm of appendix, malignant neoplasm of appendix vermiformis, malignant neoplasm of the appendix, malignant neoplasm of vermiform appendix, malignant tumor of appendix, malignant tumor of the appendix, malignant tumour of appendix, malignant tumour of the appendix, malignant vermiform appendix neoplasm, vermiform appendix cancer — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Appendix Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0