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(D04.4) Carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
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68 114 in individuals diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck confirmed
1 715 deaths with diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
3% mortality rate associated with the disease carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
Diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck is diagnosed Women are 3.98% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
1 180 (3.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
535 (1.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck - 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 scalp and neck
Absence or low individual and public risk
Carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck - what does this mean
Carcinoma in situ of the skin of the scalp and neck is a form of pre-cancerous skin growth caused by the abnormal growth of skin cells in the outermost layer of the skin. it is characterized by a scaly, red, or slightly raised patch of skin that may or may not itch, and can be mistaken for other skin conditions. if left untreated, it can progress to a more serious form of skin cancer.
What happens during the disease - carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck
Carcinoma in situ of the scalp and neck is caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. this radiation damages the skin cells of the scalp and neck, allowing the cells to become abnormal and form a tumor. the tumor is made up of cancer cells, but the cells have not yet spread to other parts of the body. if left untreated, the tumor can grow and spread to other parts of the body, leading to more serious health complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the skin on the scalp and neck
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, or ultrasound
- Biopsy of the affected skin
- Endoscopy and/or bronchoscopy
- Blood tests to check for markers of cancer
- Tissue sampling for cytology or genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Carcinoma in situ of Skin of scalp and neck
- Surgery (e.g. Mohs micrographic surgery)
- Radiation Therapy
- Topical Chemotherapy
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Cryosurgery
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
86 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Carcinoma in situ: skin of scalp and neck - Prevention
Carcinoma in situ of the scalp and neck can be prevented by avoiding overexposure to the sun, wearing protective clothing such as hats and long sleeves, and using sunscreen with a minimum spf of 30. additionally, regular skin self-exams can help detect any suspicious lesions early on, which can be monitored or treated to prevent the progression of the disease.