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(C75.3) Malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
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124 423 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: pineal gland confirmed
26 905 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
22% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: pineal gland is diagnosed Women are 4.83% more likely than Men
59 204
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
14 518 (24.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
12 387 (19.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: pineal gland - Men and Women aged 60-64
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 0-1, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
Absence or low individual and public risk
Malignant neoplasm: pineal gland - what does this mean
Malignant neoplasm of the pineal gland is a rare type of cancer that develops in the pineal gland, a small organ located at the center of the brain. it is a fast-growing tumor that can spread to other parts of the brain and to other organs in the body.
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: pineal gland
Malignant neoplasm of the pineal gland is caused by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pineal gland. this abnormal cell growth can occur due to genetic mutations, environmental factors, or a combination of both. these mutations can cause the cells to multiply quickly and form a tumor. the tumor can then grow and spread to other areas of the body, resulting in serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination and medical history
- Neurological exam
- Imaging tests (MRI, CT scan, PET scan)
- Biopsy of the tumor
- Laboratory tests (blood tests, urine tests)
- Genetic testing
- Endoscopy
- Angiography
- Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To treat malignant neoplasm of the pineal gland.
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Stereotactic radiosurgery to target the tumor
- Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells
- Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells
- Immunotherapy to boost the body’s immune system
- Targeted therapy to block tumor growth
- Clinical trials to test new treatments
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Malignant neoplasm: pineal gland - Prevention
Prevention of malignant neoplasm of the pineal gland is largely unknown, however, avoiding exposure to certain environmental factors such as radiation, tobacco smoke, and air pollution may reduce the risk of developing this type of cancer. additionally, regular medical check-ups and screenings can help to detect the disease in its early stages, when it is more treatable.