Hirsutism and Virilisation
Description Referral ICD-10 code: L68.0/E25.0/E25.9 DESCRIPTION Hirsutism refers to terminal hair growth in amounts that are socially undesirable, typically following a male pattern of distribution. Virilisation refers to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a woman. REFERRAL Refer all cases to a tertiary hospital for investigation and management. Click here for the pdf &nb
ICD-10 code: L68.0/E25.0/E25.9
DESCRIPTION
Hirsutism refers to terminal hair growth in amounts that are socially undesirable, typically following a male pattern of distribution. Virilisation refers to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a woman.
REFERRAL
- Refer all cases to a tertiary hospital for investigation and management.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa Adult Hospital _Chapter 5: Gynaecology; Version 1.0, 2020-4_June 2024