[Clinical findings in multiple sclerosis]

The mean interval between first and last clinical interview in 170 patients with multiple sclerosis was 8.8 years. The main initial symptoms were sensory disturbances and paresis of the cranial nerves. An uncharacteristic symptomatology was found in 6%, psychiatric symptoms in 6%. In the last investigation psychiatric symptoms were found in 2%, uncharacteristic symptoms were seen in 4%. A normal neurological status was found in 9%. Apart from the clinical well defined typical MS patient, also benign forms of the diseases have been found.