(C69.4) Malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

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459 837 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ciliary body confirmed
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34 094 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ciliary body
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7% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ciliary body is diagnosed Men are 0.36% more likely than Women

230 756

Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

17 330 (7.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

16 764 (7.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: ciliary body - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Malignant neoplasm: ciliary body - what does this mean

Malignant neoplasm of the ciliary body occurs when abnormal cells form a tumor on the ciliary body, which is a ring of tissue that helps control the shape of the lens in the eye and produces fluid that helps nourish the eye. these abnormal cells can grow and spread to other parts of the eye, potentially leading to vision loss or other complications.

What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: ciliary body

Malignant neoplasm of the ciliary body is caused by uncontrolled and abnormal growth of cells in the ciliary body which is a circular structure that is part of the eye and helps to control the shape of the lens and the production of aqueous humor. this abnormal growth of cells can cause damage to the surrounding tissue and can spread to other parts of the eye or body, leading to vision loss and other complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Malignant neoplasm: ciliary body - Prevention

The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the ciliary body is to practice healthy lifestyle habits, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet. regular eye exams can also help detect any changes in the ciliary body early and allow for early treatment.