Classification by TSS
| Parameter | Low TSS | High TSS | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 16 | 18 | |
| Age (y) | 56 ± 10 | 55 ± 15 | NS |
| Age of onset (y) | 44 ± 15 | 46 ± 17 | NS |
| Disease duration (y) | 13 ± 12 | 7 ± 13 | NS |
| Male:female | 2:14 | 1:17 | NS |
| Type | 0.0002 | ||
| Limited | 13 | 3 | |
| Diffuse | 3 | 15 | |
| TSS | <10 | ≥10 | |
| 4.0 ± 2.5 | 19.2 ± 6.7 | <0.0001* |
↵* Definition of classification.
NS = not statistically significant.