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Chronic cerebrospinal vascular insufficiency is not associated with HLA DRB1*1501 status in multiple sclerosis patients.
PloS one - 14 Feb 2011
Weinstock-Guttman Bianca, Zivadinov Robert, Cutter Gary, Tamaño-Blanco Miriam, Marr Karen, Badgett Darlene, Carl Ellen, Elfadil Makki, Kennedy Cheryl, Benedict Ralph H B, Ramanathan Murali
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) was described as a vascular condition characterized by anomalies of veins outside the skull was reported to be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective was to assess the associations between HLA DRB1*1501 status and the occurrence of CCSVI in MS patients. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: This study included 423 of 499 subjects enrolled in...
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