Atrophy of testis

Description

A condition of the testis, caused by apoptosis of the cells due to diminished cellular proliferation, decreased cellular volume, decreased function, ischemia, malnutrition, disease, infection, mutation, or hormonal changes. This condition is characterised by a partial or complete decrease in size and function of the testis tissue.

Index terms

Atrophy of testis
atrophic testicle
atrophy of testicle

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testicular atrophy

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 – Hydrocele or spermatocele
GB01 – Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices
GB02 – Orchitis or epididymitis
GB04 – Male infertility
GB05 – Redundant prepuce, phimosis or paraphimosis
GB06 – Certain specified disorders of penis
GB07 – Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs
GB08 – Vascular disorders of male genital organs
GB0Y – Other specified diseases of the male genital system
GB0Z – Diseases of the male genital system, unspecified

Foundation entity

Atrophy of testis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1735709719

Part of: 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system