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(D04.7) Carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
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68 114 in individuals diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip confirmed
1 715 deaths with diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
3% mortality rate associated with the disease carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
Diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip is diagnosed Women are 3.98% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
1 180 (3.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
535 (1.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip - 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 lower limb, including hip
Absence or low individual and public risk
Carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip - what does this mean
Carcinoma in situ of the skin of the lower limb, including hip, is a form of skin cancer that occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow uncontrollably in the outermost layer of the skin. the abnormal cells form a tumor and may spread to other areas of the skin, but they have not yet invaded deeper layers of the skin or other organs.
What happens during the disease - carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip
Carcinoma in situ of the lower limb, including the hip, is a pre-invasive form of skin cancer in which the abnormal cells have not yet spread to other tissues. it is believed to be caused by long-term exposure to uv radiation from the sun or tanning beds, which damages the skin cells and causes them to grow abnormally and form a tumor. the tumor may not be visible to the naked eye, but can be detected with a biopsy. if left untreated, it can progress to invasive skin cancer.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Biopsy of the affected area
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans
- Ultrasound of the affected area
- Blood tests
- Additional tests such as PET scans or biopsies of lymph nodes
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the Carcinoma in situ on the skin of lower limb, including hip.
- Perform a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
- Perform a surgical procedure to remove the cancerous cells.
- Administer radiation therapy to target and kill cancer cells.
- Administer chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells.
- Prescribe topical medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Prescribe oral medications to reduce inflammation.
- Monitor the patient for any signs of recurrence.
- Provide lifestyle and dietary advice to reduce the risk of recurrence.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
86 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Carcinoma in situ: skin of lower limb, including hip - Prevention
The best way to prevent carcinoma in situ on the skin of the lower limb, including the hip, is to practice good sun safety. this includes wearing protective clothing and sunscreen, avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours, and regularly checking the skin for any changes. additionally, individuals should have any suspicious moles or lesions checked by a doctor.