Optic neuritis, diabetes mellitus and multiple sclerosis: a three-way association.
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and a history of optic neuritis were compared with MS patients who had no such history for other illnesses among themselves and their family members. Significantly more of the patients with a history of optic neuritis than of those without (70% v. 41%) were diabetic or reported that at least one first- or second-degree relative had diabetes mellitus. No differences were found with regard to any other illnesses.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires