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📋Overview
Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, a coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. It is a common cause of scrotal pain and swelling. The term 'epididymitis' is the preferred modern terminology and is not a legacy or synonym term. It can be acute or chronic and is often caused by infection or other inflammatory processes.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0014534ICD-10-CM
N45.1
MeSH
D004823
SNOMED CT (US)
31070006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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