Mathewson J A, Hunder G G
J Rheumatol. 1986 Feb;13(1):190-2.
Giant cell arteritis developed in 2 brothers nearly simultaneously. They were positive for HLA-DR4 tissue antigen which has been associated with this disease. Both genetic and environmental factors may be important in the development of giant cell arteritis.
两兄弟几乎同时患上了巨细胞动脉炎。他们的HLA - DR4组织抗原呈阳性，该抗原与这种疾病有关。遗传因素和环境因素在巨细胞动脉炎的发病过程中可能都很重要。
