(C43.9) Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
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Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 6.45% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
242 260 (22.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
224 228 (23.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Biopsy of suspicious skin lesions
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT, MRI, PET scan
- Blood tests to check for tumor markers
- Genetic testing to identify gene mutations
- Ultrasound to examine lymph nodes
- Skin biopsy to identify malignant cells
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Photodynamic therapy
- Clinical trials
Malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease malignant neoplasm: malignant melanoma of skin, 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...
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...
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...