Mirror-image tumors in mirror-image twins.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Genetic factors are known to play a role in causing lung cancer. Twin cases of bronchioloalveolar, squamous, and anaplastic bronchogenic carcinoma have been previously reported. We describe mirror-image twins with adenocarcinoma of the lung occurring in mirror-image locations. They shared smoking and an occupational risk, carpentry, in addition to identical genetic backgrounds.
Medical subject headings
- Adenocarcinoma
- Diseases in Twins
- Lung Neoplasms
- Twins, Monozygotic