(C32.9) Malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

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1 921 558 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified confirmed
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311 461 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified
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16% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 78.68% more likely than Women

1 716 737

Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

281 461 (16.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

30 000 (14.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified - Men and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 15-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-24
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 25-95+

Disease Features malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified - what does this mean

Malignant neoplasm of the larynx, unspecified occurs when abnormal cells in the larynx start to grow and divide without control or order, forming a mass of tissue called a tumor. these tumors can be cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. treatment typically involves surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy.

What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified

Malignant neoplasm of the larynx is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells that have the potential to invade and spread to other parts of the body. this is typically caused by mutations in the dna of the affected cells, which can be caused by environmental factors such as smoking or exposure to certain chemicals. as the cancer cells grow, they can spread to surrounding tissue, lymph nodes, and other organs, leading to further complications.

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
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Malignant neoplasm: larynx, unspecified - Prevention

Prevention of malignant neoplasm of the larynx includes avoiding tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding exposure to environmental carcinogens, and regularly visiting a doctor to monitor any changes in the throat and voice. vaccines are available to prevent some hpv strains that can lead to laryngeal cancer.