Spermatocele

Description

A condition characterised by cystic swelling (containing fluid and dead spermatozoa) of the epididymis, rete testis, or efferent ductuli. This condition may be associated with obstruction of the epididymal ducts due to trauma, infection, or an inflammatory process.

Index terms

Spermatocele

Excludes

GB00.0 – Encysted hydrocele
GB00.1 – Infected 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

GB00.0 – Encysted hydrocele
GB00.1 – Infected hydrocele
GB00.Y – Other specified hydrocele or spermatocele
GB00.Z – Hydrocele or spermatocele, unspecified

Foundation entity

Spermatocele – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1907004531

Part of: GB00: Hydrocele or spermatocele › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system