ICD-10 Diagnosis Code C26.0

• 374 - DIGESTIVE MALIGNANCY WITH MCC
• 375 - DIGESTIVE MALIGNANCY WITH CC
• 376 - DIGESTIVE MALIGNANCY WITHOUT CC/MCC

General Equivalence Map
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• 159.0 - Malig neo intestine NOS

• Malignant tumor of intestine
• Primary adenocarcinoma of intestinal tract
• Primary malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

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  • Malignant neoplasm of intestine NOS

Also called: Colon cancer, Rectal cancer

The colon and rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine. It is common in both men and women. The risk of developing colorectal cancer rises after age 50. You're also more likely to get it if you have colorectal polyps, a family history of colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, eat a diet high in fat, or smoke.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer include

• Diarrhea or constipation
• A feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
• Blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool
• Stools that are narrower than usual
• Frequent gas pains or cramps, or feeling full or bloated
• Weight loss with no known reason
• Fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting

Because you may not have symptoms at first, it's important to have screening tests. Everyone over 50 should get screened. Tests include colonoscopy and tests for blood in the stool. Treatments for colorectal cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination. Surgery can usually cure it when it is found early.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

• Abdominal radiation - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
• After chemotherapy - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Colon cancer (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Colon cancer screening (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Large bowel resection (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Lower GI Series - NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Understanding Chemotherapy - NIH - Easy-to-Read (National Cancer Institute)
• What to Know about External Beam Radiation Therapy - NIH - Easy-to-Read (National Cancer Institute)

Also called: Duodenal cancer, Ileal cancer, Jejunal cancer, Small intestine cancer

Your small intestine is part of your digestive system. It is a long tube that connects your stomach to your large intestine. Intestinal cancer is rare, but eating a high-fat diet or having Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or a history of colonic polyps can increase your risk.

Possible signs of small intestine cancer include

• Abdominal pain
• Weight loss for no reason
• Blood in the stool
• A lump in the abdomen

Imaging tests that create pictures of the small intestine and the area around it can help diagnose intestinal cancer and show whether it has spread.

Surgery is the most common treatment. Additional options include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

• Abdominal radiation - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
• After chemotherapy - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Enteroscopy (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Radiation enteritis (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Small bowel resection (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Small bowel resection - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
• Understanding Chemotherapy - NIH - Easy-to-Read (National Cancer Institute)
• What to Know about External Beam Radiation Therapy - NIH - Easy-to-Read (National Cancer Institute)