Q50.6: Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament
There is a defect on one or both sides of the body, on the fallopian tube or the broad ligament of the uterus.
If tissue fails to develop properly, defects can occur. The defect originates while developing in the womb.
The uterus or womb sits in the pelvis and is pear-shaped. The narrower part extends downward into the vagina and is called the cervix. When a woman is pregnant, the child grows in her uterus.
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 uterus is surrounded by a membrane. The membrane lies over the uterus like a cloth, and it is anchored to the pelvic wall. This membrane is called the broad ligament of the uterus.
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
Source
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