Encysted hydrocele

Description

A condition of the testis, caused by inflammation or testicular epididymis, obstruction to the venous or lymphatic systems through the cord, or an abnormality during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by a circumscribed accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis testis or along the spermatic cord.

Index terms

Encysted hydrocele
cyst of hydrocele

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

GB00.1 – Infected hydrocele
GB00.2 – Spermatocele
GB00.Y – Other specified hydrocele or spermatocele
GB00.Z – Hydrocele or spermatocele, unspecified

Foundation entity

Encysted hydrocele – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1995003672

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