Genetic factors in cluster headache.
Genetic factors are likely to play a role in cluster headache but are not simply accounted for. A small number of family studies have illustrated the role of genetics, and a few inconclusive studies assessed candidate genes for cluster headache. These clinical genetic studies are reviewed and the author's results from a large database of cluster headache patients are reported. The importance of genetic factors in cluster headache pathophysiology and comment on difficulties in genetic research of cluster headache are discussed.
Vliet
Jorine A van
JA
Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands. javanvliet@lumc.nl
Ferrari
Michel D
MD
Haan
Joost
J