Fungating lesion
Fungating Lesion
A Fungating Lesion (pronunciation: fun-ga-ting le-zhun) is a type of skin lesion that is typically associated with advanced stages of cancer.
Etymology
The term "Fungating" is derived from the Latin word "fungus", meaning mushroom, due to the mushroom-like appearance of these lesions. The term "Lesion" is derived from the Latin word "laesio", meaning injury.
Definition
A Fungating Lesion is a type of Skin Lesion that occurs when cancerous cells infiltrate the skin and other underlying tissues, causing a wound that does not heal. These lesions often have a characteristic mushroom-like appearance and can cause significant discomfort and distress.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a Fungating Lesion may include pain, bleeding, odor, and infection. The lesion itself may appear as a raised, irregular mass that may ulcerate and bleed.
Causes
Fungating Lesions are most commonly caused by advanced stages of Cancer, particularly Breast Cancer and Skin Cancer. They can also occur as a result of other conditions such as Infection or Trauma.
Treatment
Treatment for Fungating Lesions typically involves a combination of Surgery, Radiation Therapy, and Chemotherapy. The goal of treatment is to control the growth of the lesion, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life.
Related Terms
- Skin Lesion
- Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Infection
- Trauma
- Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fungating lesion
- Wikipedia's article - Fungating lesion
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