N83.5: Torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle and fallopian tube
Your ovaries or fallopian tubes have become twisted.
The ovaries are part of the female genitals. There are two ovaries, one on each side. The ovaries sit low down in the abdomen. Egg cells mature in the ovaries. The egg cells can later develop into a child. The ovaries also produce various messenger substances. The two fallopian tubes go to the right and left of the ovaries towards the womb. They are like tubes and they transport the egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus.
The ovaries and fallopian tubes are held in place by various ligaments. However the ovaries and fallopian tubes can still move a little. There are a number of changes to the ovaries and fallopian tubes that can allow them to move more. These include, for example, formation of large fluid-filled sacs (cysts).
If this happens, the ovaries or the fallopian tubes can become badly twisted. This can also constrict the blood supply to the ovaries or fallopian tubes. The ovaries or fallopian tubes can be badly damaged as a result. This can cause severe abdominal pain. You may also feel nauseous or need to vomit.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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