Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in France. Methods: In this population-based survey, face-to-face home interviews were conducted among a random sam...Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in France. Methods: In this population-based survey, face-to-face home interviews were conducted among a random sample of 10,263 French adults. A French translation of the four features defined by the International RLS Study Group in 1995 was used to assess the prevalence of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of RLS. Data on severity of symptoms and their management were also collected. Results: The 12-month prevalence of RLS symptoms in the French adult population was estimated to be 8.5%(95%CI 8.0%, 9.0%), with a higher prevalence (p < 0.001) observed in women (10.8%) than in men (5.8%). Prevalence increases with age until 64 years and decreases thereafter in both sexes. Half of the identified subjects reported symptoms once a week at least. Symptoms were more severe in subjects reporting symptoms once a week at least compared to subjects with less frequent symptoms. In this group, half of the subjects reported a family history, the age at onset was earlier, and severity of symptoms higher. RLS had been previously diagnosed in only 5.3%of the subjects who reported previous medical diagnosis, and recommended RLS drug treatment was received by 3.4%of the 28.7%currently treated subjects. Conclusions: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) occurred in 10%of women and 5%of men. RLS prevalence decreases after the age of 64. RLS is often underdiagnosed and few subjects receive recommended RLS drug treatment.展开更多
Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS) is a rare cause of painful ophtalmoplegia due to chronic granulomatous inflammation of the cavernous sinus. While corticoids are the treatment of reference, corticodepentlerace and corticore...Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS) is a rare cause of painful ophtalmoplegia due to chronic granulomatous inflammation of the cavernous sinus. While corticoids are the treatment of reference, corticodepentlerace and corticoresistance are frequent, hence radiotherapy has been proposed as an alternative treatment. We report a case of long-term improvement (8 years) of THS after low-dose (20 Gy) radiotherapy in a patient with recurrences and corticodependence.展开更多
文摘Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in France. Methods: In this population-based survey, face-to-face home interviews were conducted among a random sample of 10,263 French adults. A French translation of the four features defined by the International RLS Study Group in 1995 was used to assess the prevalence of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of RLS. Data on severity of symptoms and their management were also collected. Results: The 12-month prevalence of RLS symptoms in the French adult population was estimated to be 8.5%(95%CI 8.0%, 9.0%), with a higher prevalence (p < 0.001) observed in women (10.8%) than in men (5.8%). Prevalence increases with age until 64 years and decreases thereafter in both sexes. Half of the identified subjects reported symptoms once a week at least. Symptoms were more severe in subjects reporting symptoms once a week at least compared to subjects with less frequent symptoms. In this group, half of the subjects reported a family history, the age at onset was earlier, and severity of symptoms higher. RLS had been previously diagnosed in only 5.3%of the subjects who reported previous medical diagnosis, and recommended RLS drug treatment was received by 3.4%of the 28.7%currently treated subjects. Conclusions: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) occurred in 10%of women and 5%of men. RLS prevalence decreases after the age of 64. RLS is often underdiagnosed and few subjects receive recommended RLS drug treatment.
文摘Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS) is a rare cause of painful ophtalmoplegia due to chronic granulomatous inflammation of the cavernous sinus. While corticoids are the treatment of reference, corticodepentlerace and corticoresistance are frequent, hence radiotherapy has been proposed as an alternative treatment. We report a case of long-term improvement (8 years) of THS after low-dose (20 Gy) radiotherapy in a patient with recurrences and corticodependence.
