Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
multiple sclerosis subtype
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:PPMS
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
gptkbp:associatedWith demyelination
axonal loss
gptkbp:cause unknown
gptkbp:diagnosedBy neurological examination
MRI
lumbar puncture
gptkbp:diseaseCourse gradual worsening
gptkbp:field neurology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1916
gptkbp:gender slightly more common in men than women
gptkbp:hasNo cure
remission periods
clear relapses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G35
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D009103
gptkbp:notableDifferenceFromRRMS no relapses
no remissions
gptkbp:OMIM 126200
gptkbp:onset typically after age 40
gptkbp:progressionPattern steady progression
gptkbp:proportionOfMSCases about 10-15%
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Relapsing-Remitting_Multiple_Sclerosis
Progressive-Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
gptkbp:riskFactor age
genetics
environmental factors
gptkbp:symptom balance problems
muscle weakness
spasticity
bladder dysfunction
cognitive impairment
walking difficulties
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:ocrelizumab
physical therapy
symptomatic management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PPMS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7