Preferred Label : Meningismus;
NCIt related terms : meningeal syndrome;
NCIt definition : The symptoms of neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting from meningeal
irritation. Causes include subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute febrile diseases.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: The symptoms of neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting from meningeal
irritation.; NCI-GLOSS: A condition marked by headache, fever, and a stiff neck, which is caused
when the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and
spinal cord) become irritated. Meningeal syndrome may be caused by blood, cancer cells,
or substances from the breakdown of cancer cells that get into the cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF). It may also be caused by infection with a bacterium, virus, or fungus.; CTCAE: A disorder characterized by neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting
from irritation of the cerebral meninges.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000658844; E12722;
Origin ID : C79694;
UMLS CUI : C0025287;
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