Occurrence of scleroderma in monozygotic twins.

De Keyser, F; Peene, I; Joos, R; Naeyaert, J M; Messiaen, L; Veys, E M · J Rheumatol · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Familial occurrence of scleroderma is rare and concordance for the disease in twins has been reported exceptionally. We describe 2 female identical twin pairs concordant for scleroderma. The first twin pair was diagnosed with the systemic form of scleroderma, the second pair with the localized form.

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