Human leukocyte antigens and vesicoureteral reflux in Greek children

Zervas, J.; Costi-Mantsis, E.; Constantopoulos, C.; Dimopoulos, C.

European Urology 12(4): 230-231

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0302-2838
PMID: 3743590
Document Number: 276696
Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) were determined in 43 Greek children suffering from vesicoureteral reflux. Children carrying HLA AW19 + 29 were found to have a higher risk of developing the disease. It is suggested that the HLA system may play a role in the pathogenesis of vesicoureteral reflux.

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