Table 1 The table shows the number of subjects, blocks, and plaques with each region type
From: Pathogenic implications of distinct patterns of iron and zinc in chronic MS lesions
Region type, number (%) | Subjects (n = 18) | Blocks (n = 21) | Regions of interest (n = 148) |
|---|---|---|---|
White matter tissue | |||
Normal appearing | 5 (28%) | 6 (29%) | 9 (6%) |
Periplaque | 18 (100%) | 21 (100%) | 35 (24%) |
Inactive plaque | 10 (56%) | 11 (52%) | 19 (13%) |
Smoldering plaque | 8 (44%) | 9 (43%) | 10 (7%) |
Shadow plaque | 4 (22%) | 4 (19%) | 5 (3%) |
Cortical tissue | |||
Normal appearing | 16 (89%) | 18 (86%) | 45 (30%) |
Leukocortical plaque | 2 (11%) | 2 (10%) | 3 (2%) |
Subpial plaque | 8 (44%) | 9 (43%) | 20 (13%) |
Intracortical plaque | 2 (11%) | 2 (10%) | 2 (1%) |