Spermatitis
Classification according to ICD-10 | |
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N49.1 | Inflammatory diseases of the funiculus spermaticus, the tunica vaginalis testis and the ductus deferens |
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) |
A Spermatitis (also Funiculitis ) is the medical term for an inflammation of the spermatic cords . It can occur when an inflammation of the vas deferens ( deferentitis ) spreads , possibly also in connection with an inflammation of the testicles or epididymis ( orchitis ). This can lead to painful swelling of the spermatic cord as well as fever and, secondary to fibrosis and adhesions.