Salpingitis isthmica nodosa

Description

A condition of the fallopian tube caused by infection or inflammation. This condition is characterised by bilateral, nodular thickening of the isthmic and proximal ampullary tunica muscularis. This condition may also present with infertility or ectopic pregnancy. Confirmation is by imaging.

Index terms

Salpingitis isthmica nodosa

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

GA17.0 – Acquired parafimbrial cyst of the fallopian tube
GA17.1 – Fimbrial agglutination
GA17.2 – Hydrosalpinx
GA17.3 – Haematosalpinx
GA17.Y – Other specified acquired abnormalities of fallopian tube
GA17.Z – Acquired abnormalities of fallopian tube, unspecified

Foundation entity

Salpingitis isthmica nodosa – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1586025352

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: GA17: Acquired abnormalities of fallopian tube › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system