Peritoneal pockets due to endometriosis

Description

Peritoneal pockets usually observed in the cul-de-sac, may occur in other parts of the female pelvis, also known as Allen-Masters defect. Can be asymptomatic or harbour microscopic endometriosis.

Index terms

Peritoneal pockets due to endometriosis

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

GA10.C0 – Endometriosis of the gallbladder
GA10.C1 – Endometriosis of intestine
GA10.C2 – Endometriosis of pelvic peritoneum
GA10.CY – Endometriosis of other sites within the digestive system
GA10.CZ – Endometriosis of unspecified site within the digestive system

Foundation entity

Peritoneal pockets due to endometriosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/514886625

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: GA10.C: Endometriosis of the digestive system › GA10: Endometriosis › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system