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(C44.6) Malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
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3 462 843 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder confirmed
150 040 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
4% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder is diagnosed Men are 5.50% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
92 061 (5.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
57 979 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
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 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, occurs when abnormal cells in the skin of the upper limb grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, forming a lump or mass. these cells can invade and destroy nearby healthy tissue, and can also spread to other parts of the body.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder
Malignant neoplasm of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the affected area. this abnormal growth is usually caused by genetic mutations that occur in the cells, leading to the formation of a tumor. the tumor can then spread to other parts of the body, 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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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - Prevention
The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, is to practice sun safety. this includes wearing sunscreen, avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours, and wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves and hats. additionally, avoiding exposure to carcinogens such as tobacco smoke and other environmental pollutants can also help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.