Table 1:

Demographic characteristics according to iCL status

iCL-Negative Subgroup (n = 16)iCL-Positive Subgroup (n = 55)P Value
No. (%) women10/16 (63)33/55 (43).86a
Median age at MR imaging (yr)  (25th, 75th percentile)27 (25–36.5)40 (32–53).003b
Median disease duration (mo)  (25th, 75th percentile)15 (9–34.5)77 (26–171)<.001b
Median EDSS score (25th, 75th percentile)2 (1.25–3)3.5 (2–4.5).02b
MS phenotype (No.) (%)
 Relapsing-remitting15 (94)39 (71)
 Secondary-progressive012 (22)
 Primary-progressive1 (6)4 (7).11a
  • a To compare, the Pearson χ2 test was used.

  • b Significant difference.