Arachnoid thickening

Arachnoiditis refers to a tissue reaction of the arachnoid of the brain or spinal cord under the action of certain causes. It is mainly characterized by the thickening of the arachnoid, adhesions and cyst formation. In essence, this is a pathological diagnosis, not a disease unit. It is more common in young and middle-aged people.

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