(C43.2) Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

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2 062 380 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal confirmed

466 488 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

23% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal is diagnosed Men are 6.45% more likely than Women

1 097 671

Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

242 260 (22.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

964 709

Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

224 228 (23.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 60-64

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-95+

Disease Features malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

Absence or low individual and public risk

Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal - what does this mean

Malignant neoplasm of the ear and external auricular canal is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the ear and external ear canal. it is caused by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment melanin, which can lead to the formation of a tumor.

What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

Malignant neoplasm, or cancer, is a disease caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells. in the case of malignant melanoma of the ear and external auricular canal, this uncontrolled cell growth is caused by the mutation of melanocytes, which are cells that produce the pigment melanin. these mutated cells then rapidly divide, leading to the formation of a tumor. as the tumor grows, it can invade and damage nearby tissue, leading to further complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the ear and external auricular canal
CT scan of neck and skull
MRI of neck and skull
Ultrasound of the ear and external auricular canal
Biopsy of the affected area
Blood tests to check for cancer markers
Genetic testing

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the malignant neoplasm and prevent further spread of the cancer.

Surgery to remove the tumor
Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells
Chemotherapy to shrink the tumor
Immunotherapy to boost the immune system
Targeted therapy to inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Photodynamic therapy to destroy cancer cells
Clinical trials to test new treatments
Regular check-ups to monitor the tumor

11 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal - Prevention

The best way to prevent malignant melanoma of the ear and external auricular canal is to practice sun safety by wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen, and avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. additionally, regular check-ups with a dermatologist can help to detect any suspicious lesions early and provide timely treatment.

Main symptoms of the disease malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal

Mole color change

(Discoloration of moles, Darkening of moles, Lightening of moles, Coloration of moles, Alteration of moles, Variation of moles, Transformation of moles, Modification of moles)

Moles are usually brown or black in color, but a mole's color can change over time. It may become darker, lighter, or take on an uneven color. This can be an indication of skin cancer, especially if the mole is asymmetrical, has an irregular border, is larger than 6mm in diameter, or if there is a c...

Age: any ageAccociated with 22 diseases

Change in the shape of a mole

(Variation in mole, Alteration in mole, Transformation in mole, Modification in mole, Amendment in mole, Adjustment in mole, Variance in mole, Shift in mole, Mutation in mole, Conversion in mole)

A change in the shape of a mole can be a sign of skin cancer, such as melanoma. Moles may become larger, more irregularly shaped, and may have different colors or an uneven border. It may also have a mixture of colors, such as red, white, and blue. As the mole changes, it may become raised or have a...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 22 diseases

Skin growth

(Lesion, Bump, Tumor, Tumour, Nodule, Cyst, Growth, Mass, Lump, Papule, Wart)

Skin growths are changes in the skin that can be raised or flat, and can vary in color and texture. They can be present at birth or develop over time. Common types of skin growths include moles, warts, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and melanoma. Skin growths can be benign or malignant, and can be...

Age: any ageAccociated with 37 diseases

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