GC07

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Urethral caruncle

Description

A condition characterised by small, focal, benign, pink or red polypoid masses of the distal urethral mucosa, which may become painful, bloody, and deep red in colour. This condition may be associated with urogenital atrophy due to estrogen deficiency, and may be aggravated by chronic irritation of urethral mucosa exposure. This condition typically affects postmenopausal women.

Index terms

  • Urethral caruncle
  • Urethral polyp
  • polyp of urethra

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
  • GC06 – Urethral diverticulum
  • GC08 – Urinary tract infection, site not specified
  • GC0Y – Other diseases of urinary system

Foundation entity

Urethral caruncle – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/827275803

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system