karcinomatoosi

Karcinoomatoosi refers to a widespread or disseminated cancerous condition, specifically when malignant cells from a primary tumor spread throughout the body. This term is often used to describe a severe and advanced stage of cancer where metastases are extensively distributed. It implies a significant burden of disease, impacting multiple organs and tissues. The origin of the cancer is typically a carcinoma, which is a malignant tumor that arises from epithelial cells. These cells form the lining of many internal organs and the outer surface of the body. When a carcinoma becomes karcinoomatoos, it means that cancer cells have broken away from the original tumor site, entered the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and established secondary tumors in distant locations. This widespread dissemination makes the cancer much more challenging to treat and often leads to significant symptoms due to organ dysfunction. The diagnosis of karcinoomatoosi usually involves imaging techniques, biopsies, and clinical examination to assess the extent of the spread. Treatment strategies for karcinoomatoosi are generally aimed at controlling the disease, managing symptoms, and improving the patient's quality of life, rather than achieving a complete cure.