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(C34.0) Malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
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17 178 578 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: main bronchus confirmed
6 135 411 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
36% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: main bronchus is diagnosed Men are 41.57% more likely than Women
12 159 846
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
4 302 547 (35.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
1 832 864 (36.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: main bronchus - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: main bronchus - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the main bronchus is a type of lung cancer which occurs when abnormal cells in the main bronchus, the passage through which air enters the lungs, grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a tumor. these cells can spread to other parts of the body, leading to further complications.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: main bronchus
The pathogenesis of malignant neoplasm of the main bronchus is a multi-step process involving genetic mutations that lead to uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation. these mutations can occur due to exposure to environmental carcinogens, smoking, or inherited genetic mutations. this uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation can lead to the formation of a malignant neoplasm in the main bronchus, which can then spread to other parts of the body, causing further complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Comprehensive physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan of the chest
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial biopsy
- Pulmonary function tests
- Lung biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of Treatment: To reduce the size of the malignant neoplasm and prevent it from spreading.
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Drug Therapy
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
- Brachytherapy
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: main bronchus - Prevention
Malignant neoplasm of the main bronchus can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and air pollution. additionally, regular screenings can be beneficial for early detection and treatment of the disease.