Yikes: Pachymeningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, the covering over the brain. This response is the result of several conditions, including "bad" like meningitis and "benign", such as irritating conditions that cause pachymeningeal enhancement.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Thick covering: Pachymeningitis is usually due to a severe bacterial infection and can be associated with subdural empyema. The condition is treated with the correct antibiotics.
Answered 5/14/2016
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