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(D03.8) Melanoma in situ of other sites

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44 034 in individuals diagnosis melanoma in situ of other sites confirmed
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48 444 deaths with diagnosis melanoma in situ of other sites
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110% mortality rate associated with the disease melanoma in situ of other sites
Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis melanoma in situ of other sites is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men

18 666

Men receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of other sites

45 807 (245.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ of other sites

2 637 (10.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease melanoma in situ of other sites - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-24, 30-34, 40-94
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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
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-95+

Disease Features melanoma in situ of other sites

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Melanoma in situ of other sites - what does this mean

Melanoma in situ of other sites is a form of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, that occurs when malignant cells form in the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis. it is usually caused by prolonged exposure to uv radiation from the sun or tanning beds, and can occur in areas other than the face and neck, such as the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and under the nails.

What happens during the disease - melanoma in situ of other sites

Melanoma in situ of other sites is a form of skin cancer in which the tumor is confined to the epidermis and has not yet spread to the underlying dermis. it is caused by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, which are the cells that produce the pigment melanin. this growth is often caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, which damages the dna of melanocytes and causes them to grow and divide abnormally.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Melanoma in situ of other sites - Prevention

Prevention of melanoma in situ of other sites includes avoiding prolonged uv exposure, wearing protective clothing and sunscreen when exposed to the sun, and having regular skin examinations to detect early signs of the disease.

Main symptoms of the disease melanoma in situ of other sites

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

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

Diseases with similar symptoms

(C43.1) Malignant neoplasm: malignant mela...

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(C43.2) Malignant neoplasm: malignant mela...

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(C43.0) Malignant neoplasm: malignant mela...

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(C43.3) Malignant neoplasm: malignant mela...

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Main Diseases ICD Classes Melanoma in situ of other sites