Human leukocyte antigens in Bell's palsy.
Ninety-three patients with Bell's palsy including 12 members of two families with familial Bell's palsy were typed for human leukocyte antigens (HLAs). Significant association between HLAs and Bell's palsy was found. The association of certain HLAs with the palsy may predict the specific clinical course and prognosis.
Shibahara
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Department of Otolaryngology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Japan.
Okamura
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Yanagihara
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D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis* / Q000145:classification; D006239:Haplotypes; D006801:Humans; D010375:Pedigree
D006680:HLA Antigens