Research Article

Deep Gray Matter Iron Content in Neuromyelitis Optica and Multiple Sclerosis

Table 3

Adjusted volume (ml) of the deep gray matter structures.

Mean volume (±SD) (ml)Post hoc tests
HCNMORRHC-NMOHC-RRMSNMO-RRMS

Globus pallidus0.062
Nucleus ruber0.122
Caudate nucleus0.864
Pulvinar thalami0.00080.8470.01360.0023
Putamen0.00260.9000.01940.0079
Substantia nigra0.124
Thalamus0.00320.9000.00940.023

Abbreviations: NMO: neuromyelitis optica; RRMS: remittent-relapsing multiple sclerosis; HC: healthy controls.