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
- DOID 11996 per MONDO
- ICD10CM N44.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 608.2 per MONDO
- ICD9 608.20 per MONDO
- MESH D013086 per MONDO
- NCIT C26885 per MONDO
- OMIM 187400 per MONDO
- SCTID 81996005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0037856 per MONDO
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 |