title: Multiple sclerosis in childhood.
abstract: The occurrence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in childhood is described. An increasing number of cases with onset before puberty have been published. The results of an ongoing study in Göttingen, which includes 20 patients so far are described and the potential value of childhood MS for research is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology, University of Göttingen, Germany.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hanefeld
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology