Hydrocele or spermatocele

Definition

A condition characterised by an accumulation of serous fluid in the tunica vaginalis testis or along the spermatic cord, and cystic swelling containing fluid and dead spermatozoa of the testicular epididymis, rete testis or efferent ductuli.

5 subordinate codes

• GB00.0Encysted hydrocele
• GB00.1Infected hydrocele
• GB00.2Spermatocele
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Diseases of the male genital system

• GA80-GA81.YDermatoses of male genitalia
• GA90-GA91.ZDiseases of prostate
• GB01Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices
• GB02Orchitis or epididymitis
• GB03Atrophy of testis
• GB04Male infertility
• GB05Redundant prepuce, phimosis or paraphimosis
• GB06Certain specified disorders of penis