Arachnoiditis
Overview
Arachnoiditis is a neuropathic disease caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
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What is Arachnoiditis?
Arachnoiditis is the inflammation of the meninges and subarachnoid space, two structures that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Arachnoiditis describes a pain disorder caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the spinal cord.
How is arachnoiditis diagnosed?
Making the Diagnosis
Diagnosing arachnoiditis can be difficult, but tests such as the CAT scan (computerized axial tomography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) have helped with diagnosis.
Arachnoiditis is a condition that is both painful and debilitating. The disorder is caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, a lining that surrounds the nerves of the spinal cord.
Arachnoiditis has no consistent pattern of symptoms, but in many people it affects the nerves connecting to the lower back and legs. The most common symptom is pain; but, arachnoiditis can also cause: ...
In spinal arachnoiditis arachnoid adhesion may be well demonstrated by means of imaging techniques.
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Arachnoiditis: Fibrosis (scarring) of the membrane covering the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots as they pass through the spinal canal.
Arachnoiditis: Inflammation of the middle layer of membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoiditis can occur as a complication of procedures such as myelograms, spinal operations, epidural steroid injections, and injury to the spine.
Arachnoiditis - inflammation of a delicate membrane covering the brain
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A condition in which there is inflammation of the Arachnoid membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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Arachnoiditis. Inflammation of the Arachnoid. A variety of Phrenitis. [Dunglison1874]
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Usually the history and examination will arouse suspicion. Confirmation is mainly through CSF findings: ...
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