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(C38.3) Malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
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341 634 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified confirmed
58 088 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
17% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified is diagnosed Men are 27.96% more likely than Women
218 569
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
36 544 (16.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
21 544 (17.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the mediastinum, part unspecified, is a cancerous growth that develops in the tissues of the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs in the chest cavity. it can spread to nearby tissues and organs, or even to other parts of the body.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified
The pathogenesis of malignant neoplasm of the mediastinum, part unspecified, is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs. this growth can cause the cells to spread to other parts of the body, leading to the development of tumors. it is usually caused by genetic mutations or exposure to certain environmental factors.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete Physical Exam
- CT Scan of the Chest
- PET Scan of the Chest
- Thoracic MRI
- Bronchoscopy
- Thoracentesis
- Mediastinoscopy
- Biopsy of Tumor
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of the malignant neoplasm in the mediastinum, part unspecified.
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted drug therapy
- Clinical trials
- Palliative care
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: mediastinum, part unspecified - Prevention
Prevention of malignant neoplasm of the mediastinum, part unspecified, involves reducing risk factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to radiation, as well as maintaining a healthy weight and diet, exercising regularly, and getting regular check-ups.