
Spinal Arachnoiditis
๐Overview
Spinal arachnoiditis is a chronic inflammatory condition involving the arachnoid mater, one of the membranes surrounding the spinal cord. It leads to scarring and adhesions that can cause nerve root entrapment and neurological symptoms. The term 'arachnoiditis' remains the preferred modern terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C1710146ICD-10-CM
G03.9
MeSH
C531624
SNOMED CT (US)
426055002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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