NORD Summit 2026 Banner Ad

benign angiitis of the central nervous system

Download report (PDF)

The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only. The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) does not endorse the information presented. The content has been gathered in partnership with the MONDO Disease Ontology. Please consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment.


Disease Overview

A central nervous system vasculitis that has a benign course, with acute onset of neurologic symptoms, usually in the form of severe headache and/or a focal neurologic event.


Synonyms

  • BACNS

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

View report

Access State Report Card Data

Please complete this form to access the requested resource.

Please consider sharing some basic information with us.

Name(Required)
This field is hidden when viewing the form