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Definition, prevalence and predictive factors of benign multiple sclerosis
- Source :
- eNeurologicalSci, Vol 7, Iss C, Pp 37-43 (2017)
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2017.
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Abstract
- Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by a great inter-individual variability in disease course and severity. Some patients experience a rather mild course, controversially called ‘benign MS’ (BMS). The usefulness of this entity in clinical practice remains unclear. Methods: We performed a literature search in PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases from November 1980 to December 2015, using the following key words: benign multiple sclerosis, diagnosis, imaging, prognosis, predictive, natural history and predefined inclusion criteria. Results: Our search yielded 26 publications. Most definitions were based on the Expanded Disease Status Scale (EDSS), which is heavily weighted towards physical disability. Between 30 and 80% of relapsing-remitting MS patients have EDSS
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 24056502
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- C
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- eNeurologicalSci
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.4c48d6a5c70e4a72a948fc84d8b05507
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensci.2017.05.002