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(C72.3) Malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
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198 888 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: optic nerve confirmed
30 577 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
15% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: optic nerve is diagnosed Men are 11.60% more likely than Women
110 975
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
15 675 (14.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
14 902 (17.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: optic nerve - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: optic nerve - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the optic nerve is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the nerve that connect the eye to the brain. this growth can cause pressure on the nerve, leading to vision problems, pain, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: optic nerve
Malignant neoplasm of the optic nerve is an aggressive form of cancer that develops from the cells of the optic nerve. it is characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the optic nerve, which can lead to compression of the nerve, causing vision loss and other neurological symptoms. the exact cause of malignant neoplasm of the optic nerve is not known, but it is thought to be due to genetic mutations that cause the cells to grow and divide abnormally.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Imaging Tests (CT scan, MRI scan, X-ray)
- Biopsy
- Genetic Testing
- Blood Tests
- Ophthalmologic Exam
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the malignant neoplasm of the optic nerve.
- Surgery to remove the tumor or part of the tumor
- Radiation therapy to destroy the cancer cells
- Chemotherapy to kill the cancer cells
- Targeted therapy to stop the growth of cancer cells
- Immunotherapy to boost the patient's immune system to fight the cancer cells
- Stem cell transplant to replace the damaged cells
26 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: optic nerve - Prevention
The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the optic nerve is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and wearing protective eyewear when appropriate. additionally, regular eye exams can help identify early signs of malignancy and allow for timely treatment.