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The Chiari Malformations

Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations

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Markunas, CA; Ashley-Koch, AE; Gregory, SG
March 1, 2013

Chiari malformations are considered to have a multifactorial etiology, likely influenced by environmental and genetic factors. This chapter will detail the evidence that supports a genetic contribution to the disorder, including discussions of twin studies, familial aggregation, co-occurrence with known genetic syndromes, and previous genetic studies. While no susceptibility genes have been identified to date, gene identification efforts are continuing. It is expected that researchers will have a more complete understanding of the specific genes and biological pathways that contribute to disease development in the coming years. The future benefits from genetic research of Chiari I and II may include the development of genetic tests that result in more accurate and faster diagnoses as well as new targeted treatment options for patients.

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9781461463689

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March 1, 2013

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9781461463696

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93 / 101
 

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Markunas, C. A., Ashley-Koch, A. E., & Gregory, S. G. (2013). Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations. In The Chiari Malformations (Vol. 9781461463696, pp. 93–101). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6369-6_7
Markunas, C. A., A. E. Ashley-Koch, and S. G. Gregory. “Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations.” In The Chiari Malformations, 9781461463696:93–101, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6369-6_7.
Markunas CA, Ashley-Koch AE, Gregory SG. Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations. In: The Chiari Malformations. 2013. p. 93–101.
Markunas, C. A., et al. “Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations.” The Chiari Malformations, vol. 9781461463696, 2013, pp. 93–101. Scopus, doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-6369-6_7.
Markunas CA, Ashley-Koch AE, Gregory SG. Genetics of the Chiari i and II malformations. The Chiari Malformations. 2013. p. 93–101.
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DOI

ISBN

9781461463689

Publication Date

March 1, 2013

Volume

9781461463696

Start / End Page

93 / 101