Torsion of epididymis

Description

A condition of the epididymis, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by twisting of the epididymis around its axis and ischaemia, scrotal pain, or inflammation. This condition may also present with a thickened scrotal wall, a reactive hydrocele, and enlargement of the head of the epididymis. Confirmation is by imaging.

Index terms

Torsion of epididymis

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

GB01.0 – Torsion of testis
GB01.2 – Torsion of hydatids
GB01.Z – Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices, unspecified

Foundation entity

Torsion of epididymis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/655880367

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