(D04.6) Carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

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68 114 in individuals diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder confirmed

1 715 deaths with diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

3% mortality rate associated with the disease carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder is diagnosed Women are 3.98% more likely than Men

32 700

Men receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

1 180 (3.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

35 414

Women receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

535 (1.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-95+

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 15-19Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-95+

Disease Features carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

Absence or low individual and public risk

Carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - what does this mean

Carcinoma in situ of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow out of control in the top layer of the skin. these abnormal cells can appear as a flat, scaly patch, or a raised, red bump. if not caught early, the abnormal cells can spread to deeper layers of the skin and other organs.

What happens during the disease - carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder

Carcinoma in situ of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, is caused by the accumulation of malignant cells within the epidermis. this occurs when the normal cell cycle is disrupted, leading to an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that are unable to differentiate. over time, these abnormal cells can invade the dermis and potentially spread to other parts of the body.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the affected area
Biopsy of the affected skin
Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or PET scan
Blood tests to check for cancer markers
Ultrasound of the affected area
Skin scraping to check for abnormal cells
Endoscopic examination of the affected area

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treat Carcinoma in situ of the Skin of the Upper Limb, including Shoulder.

Surgery to remove the affected area of skin
Radiation therapy to target and destroy cancer cells
Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells
Immunotherapy to stimulate the body's immune system to fight cancer cells
Targeted therapy to block the growth of cancer cells
Photodynamic therapy to destroy cancer cells
Cryotherapy to freeze and destroy cancer cells

8 Days of Hospitalization Required

86 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment

Carcinoma in situ: skin of upper limb, including shoulder - Prevention

The best way to prevent carcinoma in situ of the skin of the upper limb, including the shoulder, is to practice good sun protection. this includes wearing protective clothing, avoiding direct sun exposure, and using sunscreen with a high spf. additionally, it is important to check the skin regularly for any changes, and to contact a doctor if any suspicious spots or lesions are found.

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