PSEUDOMENINGITIS
\sˌuːdə͡ʊmənɪnd͡ʒˈa͡ɪtɪs], \sˌuːdəʊmənɪndʒˈaɪtɪs], \s_ˌuː_d_əʊ_m_ə_n_ɪ_n_dʒ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of PSEUDOMENINGITIS
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A condition characterized by neck stiffness, headache, and other symptoms suggestive of meningeal irritation, but without actual inflammation of the meninges (MENINGITIS). Spinal fluid pressure may be elevated but spinal fluid is normal. (DeJong, The Neurologic Examination, 4th ed, p673)
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A condition of oedema, hyperaemia, or haemorrhage of the pia, producing symptoms, like those of meningitis.
By Alexander Duane
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