The evaluation of white matter lesions (WMLs) showing the central vein sign (CVS) and paramagnetic rim lesions (PRLs) has been suggested to enhance the diagnostic work-up of adult multiple sclerosis (MS). We aimed to evaluate the fulfillment of different CVS criteria and the added value of PRLs in 22 pediatric MS patients. Eleven patients (50%) fulfilled the 40%-rule threshold. Nineteen (86%) patients had ≥3 CVS+ WMLs or ≥1 PRL, whereas 17 (77%) had ≥6 CVS+ WMLs or ≥1 PRL. A simplified CVS-based approach, with the combined evaluation of ≥1 PRL in patients with ≥6 CVS+ WMLs, may improve MS diagnosis in pediatric patients.

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