(C60.2) Malignant neoplasm: body of penis

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205 666 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: body of penis confirmed
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37 120 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: body of penis
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18% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: body of penis

Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: body of penis is diagnosed Men are 99.29% more likely than Women

204 931

Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: body of penis

37 120 (18.1 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: body of penis

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Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: body of penis - Men and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-59, 70-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 60-69

Disease Features malignant neoplasm: body of penis

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Malignant neoplasm: body of penis - what does this mean

Malignant neoplasm of the penis occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably in the tissue of the penis. these cells can form a tumor, invade nearby tissues, and spread to other parts of the body.

What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: body of penis

Malignant neoplasm of the penis is caused by an abnormal growth of cells in the penis. this growth is usually caused by the presence of cancerous cells, which can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. risk factors for developing malignant neoplasm of the penis include smoking, human papillomavirus (hpv) infection, and having multiple sexual partners. treatment may involve surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these therapies.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the penis
  • Imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI or CT scan
  • Biopsy of the affected area
  • Blood tests to check for infection and other conditions
  • Urine tests to check for infection and other conditions
  • Ultrasound to check for tumors or cysts

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: Treat the malignant neoplasm of the body of the penis.
  • Surgery to remove the tumor
  • Radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells
  • Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells
  • Immunotherapy to boost the body's immune system
  • Hormone therapy to reduce the growth of cancer cells
  • Targeted therapy to block the growth of cancer cells
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Malignant neoplasm: body of penis - Prevention

Prevention of malignant neoplasm of the body of the penis can be achieved by avoiding risk factors such as human papillomavirus (hpv) infection, smoking, and poor hygiene. vaccination against hpv and regular screening for early detection of any changes in the penis can also help in the prevention of malignant neoplasm.