Demographic characteristics of the patient sample and stratification by gender
| Overall sample (581 patients) | Males (319 patients) | Females (262 patients) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years; mean±SD) | 37.7±16.0 | 36.7±15.7 | 38.9±16.3 |
| Inheritance pattern | |||
| Autosomic dominant | 91 (15.7%) | 48 (15.0%) | 43 (16.4%) |
| Autosomic recessive | 180 (31.0%) | 101 (31.7%) | 79 (30.2%) |
| X linked | 28 (4.8%) | 28 (8.8%) | 0 (0%) |
| Sporadic | 282 (48.5%) | 142 (44.5%) | 140 (53.4%) |