Characteristics and predictors of progression in an Egyptian multiple sclerosis cohort: a multicenter registry study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease with a heterogeneous presentation and diverse disease course. Recent studies indicate a rising prevalence of MS in the Middle East.

Objective

To characterize the demographics and disease features of Egyptian patients attending four tertiary referral MS centers in Cairo.

Materials and methods

This was a retrospective, observational study on 1,581 patients between 2001 and 2015. Medical records were reviewed and data were identified and extracted in a standardized electronic registry.

Results

The mean age of disease onset was 26.6±7.8 years, with the majority being female (2.11:1). Relapsing-remitting MS was the most common type (75.1%). The main presenting symptom was motor weakness (43.9%), whic

SUBMITTER: Hamdy SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5525902 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature