HLA and syringomyelia.
The HLA status of 53 patients with syringomyelia was assessed. Forty had an associated Chiari anomaly. A significant increase of HLA-A9 was found. Genetic factors may influence the development of syringomyelia.
D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000235:genetics*
D006680:HLA Antigens