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(M60.2) Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
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212 588 in individuals diagnosis foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified confirmed
7 236 deaths with diagnosis foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
3% mortality rate associated with the disease foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
Diagnosis foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified is diagnosed Men are 24.63% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
2 899 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
4 337 (5.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified - Men and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified - what does this mean
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, is a condition wherein an object, such as a splinter, becomes lodged in the soft tissue, such as the skin, and causes inflammation and the formation of a granuloma, a mass of inflamed tissue. the granuloma can cause pain, swelling, and redness, and can lead to infection if not treated.
What happens during the disease - foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue is a type of inflammatory reaction that occurs when a foreign body, such as a splinter, fragment of metal, or other material, becomes lodged in the soft tissue of the body. this can cause an immune reaction in the form of an inflammatory response, with the body attempting to wall off the foreign body with a fibrous capsule of granulation tissue. this can cause pain, swelling, and redness at the site of the foreign body, and can lead to the formation of an abscess if the foreign body is not removed.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI
- Tissue biopsy
- Blood tests
- Allergy tests
- Ultrasound
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the size of the granuloma and reduce the inflammation and pain associated with it.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce inflammation
- Administer corticosteroid injections to reduce pain and inflammation
- Perform surgery to remove the granuloma
- Apply topical creams or ointments to reduce swelling
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce pain
- Recommend physical therapy to help reduce pain and inflammation
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified - Prevention
The best way to prevent foreign body granuloma of soft tissue is to avoid foreign objects from entering the body, such as by wearing protective clothing and using proper safety equipment when engaging in activities that may expose the body to foreign objects. additionally, proper wound care and cleaning of any open wounds can help reduce the risk of foreign body granuloma.