ICD-11 classes
02 Neoplasms
Neoplasms of uncertain behaviour, except of lymphoid,...
2F72 — Neoplasms of uncertain behaviour of skin
2F72.1 — Spitzoid tumour of uncertain malignant potential
ICD-11 2F72.1 — Spitzoid tumour of uncertain malignant potential
A spindle cell and epithelioid cell melanocytic neoplasm in which there are sufficient features distinguishing it from a benign Spitz naevus to cast doubt on its benign nature. These atypical features include development in adult life, asymmetry, large diameter (>6 and especially >10 mm), significant thickness (particularly subcutaneous extension), lack of “maturation” and nodule formation, cytological atypia and a high mitotic rate.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
It has no clarifying diagnoses.
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: