Catalog

Noninfectious meningitis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Noninfectious meningitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/106596694

Non-infectious meningitis is a generic term to describe a group of disorders in which there is inflammation of the meninges due to causes other than infection. The underlying aetiologies include inflammatory disorders, vasculitis, medications, chemical irritation, rupture of tumours or cysts and malignancies. The syndrome is clinically characterised by headache, neck stiffness, fever and photophobia with potential progression to stupor and coma. Other clinical features include cranial neuropathies and seizures. The presentation may be acute, subacute, chronic or recurrent. Diagnosis may be aided by neuroimaging and spinal fluid analysis.