| Congenital ptosis in monozygotic twins. | |
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PMID: 2271483 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of concordance for unilateral congenital ptosis in monozygotic twins is presented. The literature on genetics and congenital ptosis is reviewed. A heritability index is calculated for congenital ptosis, based on all current twin data including the present report. A value for the heritability index of 0.75 is found, suggesting a strong hereditary influence for congenital ptosis. We conclude that twin data strongly support a transmissable genetic defect as contributing to the development of congenital ptosis. |
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Authors:
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K P Vestal; S R Seiff; J M Lahey |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 6 ISSN: 0740-9303 ISO Abbreviation: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg Publication Date: 1990 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-02-27 Completed Date: 1991-02-27 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508431 Medline TA: Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 265-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco. |
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Adult Blepharoptosis / congenital, genetics*, surgery Diseases in Twins* Humans Male Methods Twins, Monozygotic |
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