Abstract
Background: Radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) is typified by multiple sclerosis (MS)-like lesions on imaging, without clinical MS symptoms. The prevalence of pediatric RIS is largely unknown. Objective: The objective of the study is to provide an estimated RIS prevalence in a population-based cohort of children. Methods: We used data from the Generation R study to identify the childhood RIS prevalence. Results: In 5238 participants, only one RIS case was identified (prevalence: 0.02%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.00–0.11). During a 62-month follow-up, imaging examinations showed accrual of new focal demyelinating lesions; however, no clinical MS symptoms occurred. Conclusions: This study shows that the occurrence of RIS in children from the general population is rare.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1790-1793 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Multiple Sclerosis Journal |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Early online date | 22 Jan 2021 |
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| Publication status | Published - Oct 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was supported by the Dutch MS Research Foundation. The general design of the Generation R Study is supported by the Erasmus Medical Center, the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the ZonMw, the NOW, and the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport.
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