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The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) is a domain-specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. This classification is widely used by cancer registries. It is currently in its third revision (ICD-O-3). ICD-10 includes a list of ...
Malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx (140–149) 140 Malignant neoplasm of lip. 141 Malignant neoplasm of tongue. 142 Malignant neoplasm of major salivary glands. 143 Malignant neoplasm of gum. 144 Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth. 145 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth.
The improved survival rate made breast cancer the most prevalent cancer in the world. In 2010 an estimated 3.6 million women worldwide have had a breast cancer diagnosis in the past five years, while only 1.4 million male or female survivors from lung cancer were alive. [177]
Mammography. Mammography (also called mastography: DICOM modality = MG) is the process of using low-energy X-rays (usually around 30 kVp) to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses or microcalcifications .
Common [2] A breast mass, also known as a breast lump, is a localized swelling that feels different from the surrounding tissue. [1] Breast pain, nipple discharge, or skin changes may be present. [1] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue.
A breast tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue in the breast as a result of neoplasia. A breast neoplasm may be benign, as in fibroadenoma, or it may be malignant, in which case it is termed breast cancer. Either case commonly presents as a breast lump. Approximately 7% of breast lumps are fibroadenomas and 10% are breast cancer, the rest being ...
Stage 0 is a pre-cancerous or marker condition, either ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). Stages 1–3 are within the breast or regional lymph nodes. Stage 4 is a metastatic cancer. Metastatic breast cancer has a less favorable prognosis. Receptor status.
682.7 Cellulitis / abscess, foot. 682.9 Cellulitis / abscess, unspec. 683 Lymphadenitis, acute. 684 Impetigo. 685 Pilonidal cyst. 685.0 Pilonidal cyst w/ abscess. 685.1 Pilonidal cyst, unspec. 686 Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue. 686.0 Pyoderma.