Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Inflammatory and Angiogenic Pathways and the Risk of Hemorrhagic Presentation of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations

Abstract

A polymorphism in the inflammatory cytokine IL6, but not polymorphisms in angiogenesis-related genes, was associated with ICH presentation of BAVM. Further studies are needed to define the role of inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of BAVM hemorrhage.