Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis
Definition
Arachnoiditis (ARC) is a chronic inflammation of the arachnoid layer of the meninges, of which adhesive arachnoiditis is the most severe form, characterized by debilitating, intractable neurogenic back and limb pain and a range of other neurological problems.
Also known as adhesive arachnoiditis, arachnoid mater inflammation, chronic arachnoiditis, inflammation of arachnoid mater — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 12156 per MONDO
- MESH D001100 per MONDO
- NCIT C37913 per MONDO
- Orphanet 137817 per MONDO
- SCTID 13980006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0003708 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arachnoid mater | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |