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(C44.7) Malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
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3 462 843 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip confirmed
150 040 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
4% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip is diagnosed Men are 5.50% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
92 061 (5.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
57 979 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip - 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 lower limb, including hip
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasms of the skin of the lower limb, including the hip, occur when abnormal cells in the skin of the lower limb and hip divide and grow uncontrollably. this abnormal growth can form a tumor and, if left untreated, can spread to other parts of the body.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip
Malignant neoplasm of the skin of the lower limb, including the hip, is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the skin of the affected area. these cells can spread to other parts of the body and cause further damage. risk factors for this type of cancer include exposure to ultraviolet radiation, certain viruses, and certain chemicals. treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the patient
- Biopsy of the affected area
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or PET scan
- Blood tests for tumor markers
- Ultrasound to check lymph nodes
- Bone scan to check for metastasis
- Lymph node biopsy
- Surgical excision of the tumor
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the spread of malignant neoplasm in the skin of lower limb, including hip.
- Surgery to remove the cancerous tissue
- Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells
- Chemotherapy to stop the growth of cancer cells
- Immunotherapy to strengthen the body's immune system against cancer
- Targeted therapy to attack specific cancer cells
- Photodynamic therapy to kill cancer cells with light
- Hormone therapy to block hormones that cancer cells need to grow
- Stem cell transplant to replace damaged cells
- Clinical trials to test new treatments
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: skin of lower limb, including hip - Prevention
The best way to prevent malignant neoplasms of the skin of the lower limb, including the hip, is to practice safe sun exposure habits such as wearing protective clothing, avoiding direct sunlight during peak hours, and applying sunscreen with spf 30 or higher. additionally, regular self-exams of the skin can help detect any suspicious changes early on.