Torsion of testis

Description

A condition of the testes, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period, or exposure to cold temperatures. This condition is characterised by twisting of the spermatic cord, ischaemia of the testis, severe pain, tenderness, and decreased or absent cremasteric reflex. Confirmation is by imaging.

Index terms

Torsion of testis
Torsion of spermatic cord
testicular torsion

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torsion of spermatic cord NOS
Torsion of testis with reversible ischemia of the testis
Torsion of testis with testicular necrosis

Inclusions

Torsion of spermatic cord

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

GB01.1 – Torsion of epididymis
GB01.2 – Torsion of hydatids
GB01.Z – Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices, unspecified

Foundation entity

Torsion of testis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2141360941

Allowed postcoordination axes

temporalPatternAndOnset

Part of: GB01: Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices › 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system