Association of HLA-A9 and HLA-B5 with Buerger's disease.

Authors :: McLoughlin, G.A.
Helsby, C.R.
Evans, C.C.
Chapman, D.M.
Source :: British Medical Journal. 11/13/1976, Vol. 2 Issue 6045, p1165. 2p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 1976
Abstract: Examines the association of HLA antigens with Buerger's disease in Merseyside, England. Examination of patients diagnosed with the disease, healthy controls and atherosclerosis for HLA antigens; Large amount of HLA antigens were found among those with Buerger's disease; Conclusion that the disease is a distinct clinicopathological condition.