Preferred Label : arachnoiditis;
Definition : Acute or chronic inflammation of the arachnoid membrane of the meninges most often
involving the spinal cord or base of the brain. This term generally refers to a persistent
inflammatory process characterized by thickening of the arachnoid membrane and dural
adhesions. Associated conditions include prior surgery, infections, trauma, SUBarachnoid
HEMORRHAGE, and chemical irritation. Clinical features vary with the site of inflammation,
but include cranial neuropathies, radiculopathies, and myelopathies. (From Joynt,
Clinical Neurology, 1997, Ch48, p25) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0003708;
Origin ID : RID3496;
UMLS CUI : C0003708;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Acute or chronic inflammation of the arachnoid membrane of the meninges most often
involving the spinal cord or base of the brain. This term generally refers to a persistent
inflammatory process characterized by thickening of the arachnoid membrane and dural
adhesions. Associated conditions include prior surgery, infections, trauma, SUBarachnoid
HEMORRHAGE, and chemical irritation. Clinical features vary with the site of inflammation,
but include cranial neuropathies, radiculopathies, and myelopathies. (From Joynt,
Clinical Neurology, 1997, Ch48, p25) [MeSH]