(D03.2) Melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
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Diagnosis melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
45 807 (245.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
2 637 (10.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
Disease Features melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
Melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the area
- Skin biopsy
- Imaging studies (CT scan, MRI, PET scan)
- Blood tests (complete blood count, tumor markers)
- Genetic testing
- Excisional biopsy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Photodynamic therapy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Perform a biopsy of the affected area
- Monitor the area for further changes
- Undergo surgery to remove the affected area
- Undergo radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells
- Undergo chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells
- Undergo immunotherapy to boost the immune system
- Take medications to reduce inflammation and pain
- Follow up with regular checkups and screenings
Melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease melanoma in situ of ear and external auricular canal
Mole color change
(Discoloration of moles, Darkening of moles, Lightening of moles, Coloration of moles, Alteration of moles, Variation of moles, Transformation of moles, Modification of moles)
Moles are usually brown or black in color, but a mole's color can change over time. It may become darker, lighter, or take on an uneven color. This can be an indication of skin cancer, especially if the mole is asymmetrical, has an irregular border, is larger than 6mm in diameter, or if there is a c...
Change in the shape of a mole
(Variation in mole, Alteration in mole, Transformation in mole, Modification in mole, Amendment in mole, Adjustment in mole, Variance in mole, Shift in mole, Mutation in mole, Conversion in mole)
A change in the shape of a mole can be a sign of skin cancer, such as melanoma. Moles may become larger, more irregularly shaped, and may have different colors or an uneven border. It may also have a mixture of colors, such as red, white, and blue. As the mole changes, it may become raised or have a...
Skin growth
(Lesion, Bump, Tumor, Tumour, Nodule, Cyst, Growth, Mass, Lump, Papule, Wart)
Skin growths are changes in the skin that can be raised or flat, and can vary in color and texture. They can be present at birth or develop over time. Common types of skin growths include moles, warts, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and melanoma. Skin growths can be benign or malignant, and can be...