ICD-10-CM Glioblastoma (multiforme) References

"Glioblastoma (multiforme)" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "glioblastoma (multiforme)"

  • Glioblastoma (multiforme)
    • giant cell
      • specified site - See: Neoplasm, malignant, by site;
      • unspecified site - C71.9 Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • specified site - See: Neoplasm, malignant, by site;
    • unspecified site - C71.9 Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • with sarcomatous component
      • specified site - See: Neoplasm, malignant, by site;
      • unspecified site - C71.9 Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Giant Cells: Multinucleated masses produced by the fusion of many cells; often associated with viral infections. In AIDS, they are induced when the envelope glycoprotein of the HIV virus binds to the CD4 antigen of uninfected neighboring T4 cells. The resulting syncytium leads to cell death and thus may account for the cytopathic effect of the virus.