Myelitis
Myelitis
Definition
An inflammatory process affecting the spinal cord. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, vascular disorders, and toxic agents. Symptoms include weakness, paresthesia, sensory loss, pain, and incontinence.
Also known as inflammation of spinal cord, spinal cord inflammation — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 322 per MONDO
- ICD9 323.9 per MONDO
- MESH D009187 per MONDO
- NCIT C26832 per MONDO
- SCTID 41370002 per MONDO
- UMLS C0026975 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |