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Most patients with RIS develop MS within 10 years
Key clinical point: Mounting evidence strongly suggests that radiologically isolated syndrome is part of the multiple sclerosis spectrum.
Major finding: About 34% of individuals with radiologically isolated syndrome converted to multiple sclerosis within 5 years, and 51% did so by the 10-year mark.
Study details: This is an international study to date featuring 10 years of prospective follow-up of 451 patients with radiologically isolated syndrome.
Disclosures: The study is being conducted without commercial support.
Citation:
Lebrun-Frenay C et al. ECTRIMS 2019, Abstract 97.