title: Multiple sclerosis and narcolepsy: possible similar genetic susceptibility.
abstract: We have studied 2 patients with multiple sclerosis and narcolepsy. In both patients, the DR 2 histocompatibility antigen was positive. In each of the patients, the diagnosis of narcolepsy was confirmed by polygraphic testing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032-3784.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Younger
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Pedley
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Thorpy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D015802:HLA-DR2 Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D009290:Narcolepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D012895:Sleep, REM
chemical_list: D015802:HLA-DR2 Antigen