Pediatric multiple sclerosis: a review

• Published in: BMC neurology Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 27
• Main Authors: Alroughani, Raed, Boyko, Alexey
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 09.03.2018; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; Care and treatment; Clinically isolated syndrome; Diagnosis; Multiple sclerosis; Neuromyelitis optics; Pediatric diseases; Pediatric multiple sclerosis; Neuromyelitis optics; Pediatric multiple sclerosis; Multiple sclerosis; Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis; Clinically isolated syndrome

Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) prevalence and incidence rates are increasing globally. No disease-modifying therapy are approved for MS pediatric population. Hence, we aim to review the literature on POMS to guide treating physicians on the current understanding of diagnosis and managemen...