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Wegener's granulomatosis in two siblings: a family study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. J. Stoney*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales.
W. Davies
Affiliation:
Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital of Wales.
S. F. Ho
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales.
I. C. Paterson
Affiliation:
Radiotherapy and Oncology, University Hospital of Wales.
I. P. Griffith
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales.
*
Mr P. J.Stoney, Senior Registrar in Otolarygology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF44XW.

Abstract

Two brothers with Wegener's granulomatosis are presented. HLA status and associated genes in the brothers and the immediate family are explored. No specific association could be found with tissue types within the family.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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