GC06

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Urethral diverticulum

Description

A disease of the urethra, caused by an obstruction to the periurethral glands due to subsequent to frequent infection, or congenitally. This disease is characterised by a localised protrusion of the urethra into the anterior vaginal wall, consisting mostly of fibrous tissue. This disease may also present with urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. Confirmation is by imaging to determine the extent and location of the diverticulum.

Index terms

  • Urethral diverticulum
  • urethral sacculation

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1746821938 – Urolithiasis
  • JA62 – Infections of genitourinary tract in pregnancy
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • GC00 – Cystitis
  • GC01 – Other disorders of bladder
  • GC02 – Urethritis and urethral syndrome
  • GC03 – Urethral stricture
  • GC04 – Fistula of the genitourinary tract
  • GC05 – Prolapsed urethral mucosa
  • GC07 – Urethral caruncle
  • GC08 – Urinary tract infection, site not specified
  • GC0Y – Other diseases of urinary system

Foundation entity

Urethral diverticulum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1172466404

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system