(D03.9) Melanoma in situ, unspecified

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44 034 in individuals diagnosis melanoma in situ, unspecified confirmed
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48 444 deaths with diagnosis melanoma in situ, unspecified
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110% mortality rate associated with the disease melanoma in situ, unspecified

Diagnosis melanoma in situ, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 15.22% more likely than Men

18 666

Men receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ, unspecified

45 807 (245.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis melanoma in situ, unspecified

2 637 (10.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease melanoma in situ, unspecified - 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, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Melanoma in situ, unspecified - what does this mean

Melanoma in situ, unspecified is a form of skin cancer in which abnormal melanocytes, the cells that give skin its color, grow in the outer layer of the skin. it is the earliest form of melanoma and, if detected early, can usually be treated with a simple surgical procedure.

What happens during the disease - melanoma in situ, unspecified

Melanoma in situ is a type of skin cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes. this growth occurs when the body’s normal repair mechanisms are unable to keep up with the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun, leading to mutations in the dna of the melanocytes. this causes the melanocytes to multiply rapidly and form a mass of abnormal cells. if left untreated, melanoma in situ can spread to other parts of the body, leading to more serious health complications.

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, unspecified - Prevention

Melanoma in situ, unspecified can be prevented by limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen, and avoiding tanning beds. regularly checking the skin for changes in moles or other skin lesions is also important for early detection.

Main symptoms of the disease melanoma in situ, unspecified

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