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Spinal cord atrophy in multiple sclerosis and relationship with disability across clinical phenotypes.
Multiple sclerosis and related disorders - 1 Jan 2015
Bernitsas Evanthia, Bao Fen, Seraji-Bozorgzad Navid, Chorostecki Jessica, Santiago Carla, Tselis Alexandros, Caon Christina, Zak Imad, Millis Scott, Khan Omar
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown a relationship between spinal cord atrophy and clinical disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). OBJECTIVES: We examined the correlation between cervical cord cross-sectional area at the C2 vertebral level (CSA-C2) and the expanded disability status scale (EDSS) in patients with relapsing-remitting and progressive forms of MS. The latter included both secondary...
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