D16: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
Benign neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage are non-cancerous growths that occur within the bones or the connective tissue that cushions the joints. These growths can develop anywhere in the body but are more common in the long bones of the arms and legs and the vertebral column. Despite being benign, these neoplasms may cause pain, swelling, and limited movement if they press on nearby nerves or disrupt the function of the joint. The exact cause of these neoplasms is unclear, but they may occur due to abnormal tissue growth or as the result of injury or disease. Over time, these neoplasms may grow larger but they rarely spread to other parts of the body. Most people with benign neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage have a good prognosis although the condition may return or coexist with other bone conditions.
Subcodes of D16:
- D16.0: Benign neoplasm: Scapula and long bones of upper limb
- D16.1: Benign neoplasm: Short bones of upper limb
- D16.2: Benign neoplasm: Long bones of lower limb
- D16.3: Benign neoplasm: Short bones of lower limb
- D16.4: Benign neoplasm: Bones of skull and face
- D16.5: Benign neoplasm: Lower jaw bone
- D16.6: Benign neoplasm: Vertebral column
- D16.7: Benign neoplasm: Ribs, sternum and clavicle
- D16.8: Benign neoplasm: Pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
- D16.9: Benign neoplasm: Bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
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