Benign neoplasm of other and unsp intrathoracic organs (D15)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Neoplasms (C00–D48)

    • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)

      • Benign neoplasm of other and unsp intrathoracic organs (D15)

        • D15 - Benign neoplasm of other and unsp intrathoracic organs NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • D15.0 - Benign neoplasm of thymus BILLABLE CODE
        • D15.1 - Benign neoplasm of heart BILLABLE CODE
        • D15.2 - Benign neoplasm of mediastinum BILLABLE CODE
        • D15.7 - Benign neoplasm of other specified intrathoracic organs BILLABLE CODE
        • D15.9 - Benign neoplasm of intrathoracic organ, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Benign neoplasm of other and unsp intrathoracic organs (D15)

Thymoma - A neoplasm originating from thymic tissue, usually benign, and frequently encapsulated. Although it is occasionally invasive, metastases are extremely rare. It consists of any type of thymic epithelial cell as well as lymphocytes that are usually abundant. Malignant lymphomas that involve the thymus, e.g., lymphosarcoma, Hodgkin's disease (previously termed granulomatous thymoma), should not be regarded as thymoma. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Rhabdomyoma - A benign tumor derived from striated muscle. It is extremely rare, generally occurring in the tongue, neck muscles, larynx, uvula, nasal cavity, axilla, vulva, and heart. These tumors are treated by simple excision. (Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1354)

Ganglioneuroma - A benign neoplasm that usually arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum. Histologic features include spindle cell proliferation (resembling a neurofibroma) and the presence of large ganglion cells. The tumor may present clinically with HORNER SYNDROME or diarrhea due to ectopic production of vasoactive intestinal peptide. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p966)

Horner Syndrome - A syndrome associated with defective sympathetic innervation to one side of the face, including the eye. Clinical features include MIOSIS; mild BLEPHAROPTOSIS; and hemifacial ANHIDROSIS (decreased sweating)(see HYPOHIDROSIS). Lesions of the BRAIN STEM; cervical SPINAL CORD; first thoracic nerve root; apex of the LUNG; CAROTID ARTERY; CAVERNOUS SINUS; and apex of the ORBIT may cause this condition. (From Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, pp500-11)

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

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