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DB11.6 Mucocele of appendix International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01 Mucocele of the appendix is a cystic, dilated appendix filled with mucin. Simple mucocele is not a neoplasm and results from chronic obstruction of the proximal lumen, usually by fibrous tissue.
postcoordination Add Stem and/or Extension codes to form a cluster code which adds detail to the condition.
Has manifestation - multiple selections are allowed [select] ME24 Clinical manifestations of the digestive system – ME24.0 Digestive system abscess – ME24.1 Digestive system fistula – ME24.2 Digestive system obstruction – ME24.3 Digestive system perforation – ME24.4 Digestive system stenosis – ME24.5 Digestive system ulcer – ME24.6 Digestive system dilatation – ME24.7 Digestive system incarceration – ME24.8 Digestive system strangulation or gangrene – ME24.9 Gastrointestinal bleeding – ME24.A Other digestive system haemorrhage, not elsewhere classified – ME24.Y Other specified clinical manifestations of the digestive system –– ME24.30 Perforation of small intestine –– ME24.31 Perforation of large intestine –– ME24.35 Perforation of gallbladder or bile ducts –– ME24.3Y Digestive system perforation of other specified site –– ME24.3Z Digestive system perforation of unspecified site –– ME24.90 Acute gastrointestinal bleeding, not elsewhere classified –– ME24.91 Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, not elsewhere classified –– ME24.9Z Gastrointestinal bleeding, unspecified –– ME24.A0 Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding –– ME24.A1 Haemorrhage of anus and rectum –– ME24.A2 Oesophageal haemorrhage –– ME24.A3 Haematochezia –– ME24.A4 Melaena –– ME24.A5 Haematemesis –– ME24.A6 Positive occult blood in stool
synonyms Mucocele of appendix appendicular mucocele appendiceal mucocele
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