(D03.7) Melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

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44 034 in individuals diagnosis melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip confirmed

48 444 deaths with diagnosis melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

110% mortality rate associated with the disease melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men

18 666

Men receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

45 807 (245.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

25 368

Women receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

2 637 (10.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-24, 30-34, 40-94

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 25-29, 35-39, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-95+

Disease Features melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

Absence or low individual and public risk

Melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip - what does this mean

Melanoma in situ of the lower limb, including the hip, is a form of skin cancer that develops in the outermost layer of the skin. it is caused by an abnormal growth of melanocytes, which are the cells that give skin its color. this type of skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body if it is not caught and treated early.

What happens during the disease - melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

Melanoma in situ of the lower limb, including the hip, is a type of skin cancer caused by the abnormal growth of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. it is thought to be caused by the cumulative effect of uv radiation exposure, genetic factors, and other environmental factors. it is characterized by the presence of atypical melanocytes in the epidermis which may be present as isolated cells or in clusters. these cells may remain in situ or may progress to invade the dermis and form an invasive melanoma.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the area
Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scan)
Biopsy of the affected area
Measurement of the size and depth of the melanoma
Analysis of the tissue sample under a microscope
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Blood tests to measure tumor markers

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To prevent Melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip from progressing to a more serious form of cancer.

Evaluate the size, shape, and color of the lesion
Excision of the lesion
Pathological examination of the removed tissue
Monitoring of the lesion for changes in size, shape, and color
Photodynamic therapy to destroy cancerous cells
Radiation therapy to destroy cancerous cells
Chemotherapy to destroy cancerous cells
Immunotherapy to stimulate the body's own immune system to fight cancer

10 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip - Prevention

To prevent melanoma in situ of the lower limb, including the hip, it is important to minimize sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (spf) of at least 15. avoid tanning beds and check your skin regularly for any changes. if you notice any changes, contact your doctor immediately.

Main symptoms of the disease melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip

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...

Age: any ageAccociated with 22 diseases

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...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 22 diseases

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...

Age: any ageAccociated with 37 diseases

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