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There is a lack of understanding about the pathophysiology of these puzzling conditions, which impacts the ability to select the most appropriate treatment. In humans, four different spinal meningeal diseases are described, including intradural or extradural spinal arachnoid cysts, spinal arachnoid webs, spinal adhesive arachnoiditis, and idiopathic spinal cord herniation. Similar challenges to veterinary medicine are also encountered in human medicine. This brief comparative review aims to emphasize the parallels and obstacles found in both veterinary and human medicine and to explore potential future developments. 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