Torsion of hydatids

Description

A condition of the testicular appendix, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by twisting of the hydatid of Morgagni and pedunculated hydatid around its axis and ischaemia, testicular pain, scrotal oedema, and a palpable blue dot discolouration on the scrotum. Confirmation is by imaging.

Index terms

Torsion of hydatids
torsion of appendix epididymis
torsion of appendix testis

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torsion of hydatid of Morgagni

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

Foundation entity

Torsion of hydatids – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1243299354

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