Paediatric multiple sclerosis: examining utility of the McDonald 2010 criteria

Abstract

The new McDonald 2010 criteria have been recommended in paediatric multiple sclerosis (PMS). We aimed to assess the utility of McDonald 2010 criteria in comparison with 2007 International Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis Study Group (IPMSSG)-recommended criteria for PMS diagnosis. Retrospective analysis of 38 PMS cases from three UK demyelination clinics was conducted. Dissemination in space (DIS) and time (DIT) for both McDonald and IPMSSG criteria were noted on initial and follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). At first MRI scan, IPMSSG DIS criteria were fulfilled in 68% of scans and McDonald DIS criteria in 84%. In total, 11/18 children given gadolinium contrast fulfilled both McDonald DIS and DIT criteria on initial scan. The 2010 McDonald criteria appear more sensitive than IPMSSG and may allow PMS diagnosis at first presentation of CIS in at least a half of cases.

Keywords

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)multiple sclerosis paediatrics

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