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

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