(D03.5) Melanoma in situ of trunk
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Diagnosis melanoma in situ of trunk is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of trunk
45 807 (245.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of trunk
2 637 (10.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease melanoma in situ of trunk - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
Disease Features melanoma in situ of trunk
Melanoma in situ of trunk - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - melanoma in situ of trunk
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical exam
- Skin biopsy
- Dermatoscopy
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Ultrasound
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Conduct a complete physical examination of the patient
- Order a biopsy of the affected area
- Perform a wide local excision of the affected area
- Administer topical chemotherapy to the affected area
- Provide patient education about the risks of sun exposure
- Monitor patient's progress and recurrence of the disease
Melanoma in situ of trunk - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease melanoma in situ of trunk
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...