Results
| Variable | Multiple Sclerosis (n = 74) | Controls (n = 74) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive FLAIR hyperintensity with a central vein | 35 (47.3%) | 10 (13.5%) | <.001 |
| FLAIR hyperintensity depth | |||
| Juxtacortical | 13 (37.1%) | 5 (50.0%) | |
| Subcortical | 12 (37.5%) | 3 (30.0%) | |
| Periventricular | 10 (28.6%) | 2 (20.0%) | |
| Mean FLAIR hyperintensity width (SD) (mm) | 8.5 (7.3) | 8.0 (4.5) | |
| Enhancing lesions | 4 (11.4%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Location of DVA with associated FLAIR hyperintensity | |||
| Lobar | 29 (82.9%) | 10 (100%) | |
| Basal ganglia | 2 (5.7%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Cerebellum | 4 (11.4%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Brain stem | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Drainage of DVA with associated FLAIR hyperintensity | |||
| Superficial | 23 (65.7%) | 6 (60%) | |
| Deep | 12 (34.3%) | 2 (20%) | |
| Both | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |