Q53.0: Ectopic testis
One or both of your testicles are not inside your scrotum.
While developing in the womb, the testicles usually move from the abdomen into the scrotum. In your case, one or both testicles did not get into the scrotum before you were born. The testicles may then be found in the abdomen or in the thigh area, for example.
That can have various causes. Possible reasons include other disorders.
Sperm is produced in the testicles. When the testicles are located in an unusual part of the body they are warmer than usual. This can impair the ability to produce children. There may also be a greater risk of testicular cancer.
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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