Despite its relative rarity, pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) is an important entity, as it provides unique insights into disease processes related to MS. Clinical, MRI and laboratory data suggest differences in the immune response and CNS environment between adults and children with MS. Yeh et al. provide a comprehensive overview of the pediatric MS field, including epidemiology, disease mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment.
- E. Ann Yeh
- Tanuja Chitnis
- Emmanuelle Waubant