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📋Overview
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy originating in the prostate gland, a small gland in males that produces seminal fluid. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men, especially older adults. The term 'prostate cancer' is the modern preferred terminology; there are no widely used legacy or eponymous terms for this condition. Prostate cancer ranges from slow-growing tumors that may not require immediate treatment to aggressive forms that can spread rapidly.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0376358ICD-10-CM
C61
MeSH
D011471
SNOMED CT (US)
399068003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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