Spermatic cord torsion

ICD-10 Code N44.0

Spermatic cord torsion

Definition

An emergency condition caused by the twisting of the spermatic cord which contains the vessels that provide the blood supply to the testis and surrounding structures. It manifests with acute testicular pain. If immediate medical assistance is not provided, it will lead to necrosis and loss of the testicular tissue.

Also known as testicular torsion, torsion of testis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Testes Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Testes Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0