Incompetence of cervix uteri

Definition

A condition of the cervix uteri, caused by the weakness of the cervical tissue and intrauterine pressure as pregnancy progresses. This condition is characterised by dilation and effacement of the cervix before reaching a term pregnancy. This condition may lead to a miscarriage during the second trimester, or an early preterm birth during the third trimester.

Exclusions

• Fetus or newborn affected by incompetence of cervix uteri (KA01.0)
• Maternal care for cervical incompetence (JA84.3)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Acquired abnormalities of cervix uteri

• GA15.0Polyp of cervix uteri
• GA15.1Erosion or ectropion of cervix uteri
• GA15.2Nabothian cyst
• GA15.3Old laceration of cervix uteri
• GA15.4Stricture or stenosis of cervix uteri
• GA15.5Hypertrophic elongation of cervix uteri
• GA15.7Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of cervix uteri
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system