The validity of diagnostic criteria in multiple sclerosis.
The diagnostic system of Bauer and that of Schumacher were compared in 75 patients whose diagnosis was then checked by autopsy (61 cases) or surgery (14 cases). Both sensitivity and specificity of Bauer's system proved to be definitely superior. Its general use is proposed.
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Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, University Medical School Pécs, Hungary.
D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*