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(C17.3) Malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
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360 815 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum confirmed
102 375 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
28% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum is diagnosed Men are 14.31% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
56 157 (27.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
46 218 (29.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-24, 30-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 25-29, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-19
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 20-95+
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of meckel diverticulum is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the small pouch-like structure in the small intestine called the meckel diverticulum. it is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the wall of the diverticulum, which can cause pain, bleeding, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum
The pathogenesis of malignant neoplasm of meckel diverticulum is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. it is believed that a mutation in the gene responsible for controlling cell growth and division leads to an abnormal proliferation of cells, which can form a tumor in the meckel diverticulum. in addition, environmental factors such as exposure to certain chemicals and radiation can also contribute to the development of malignant neoplasm of meckel diverticulum.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: meckel diverticulum - Prevention
The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the meckel diverticulum is to have the diverticulum surgically removed in infancy. this will reduce the risk of the cancer developing later in life. additionally, regular check-ups with a doctor can help to detect any signs of cancer early on.