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Multiple sclerosis in Asia.

Y Kuroiwa, T P Hung, D Landsborough

    Neurology
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is rare in Asia, with this study analyzing 61 cases. Asian MS patients showed higher rates of severe optic nerve issues and Devic's syndrome compared to Western populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence varies globally.
    • Limited data exists on MS epidemiology in Asia outside Japan.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of multiple sclerosis in Asian populations.
    • To compare Asian MS cases with Western MS data.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from 61 MS patients across five Asian countries (excluding Japan).
    • Standardized data collection formats were utilized.
    • Cases were sourced from six recognized neurological centers.

    Main Results:

    • Multiple sclerosis appears to be a rare disease throughout Asia.
    • Asian MS cases exhibited a higher frequency of optic nerve involvement, often bilateral and severe.

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  • Devic's syndrome was observed in the Asian cohort.

    • Conclusions:

    • Multiple sclerosis is rare in Asia, but shares some clinical features with Japanese and other Asian series.
    • Optic nerve involvement is a prominent feature in Asian MS patients.
    • Further research is needed to understand MS in diverse Asian populations.