| Identical lumbar spinal disk pathology in twins (clinical presentation and review of literature). | |
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PMID: 18207545 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: The occurrence of similar pathology in identical twins is well recognized. Spinal pathologies have been suggested to have a genetic predisposition. Degenerative lumbar spinal disease is one of them, with low back pain as one of its common presentations. CASE DESCRIPTION: We describe a case of monozygotic twins presenting with lumbar disk herniation at same level, that is, L4/L5. Both the twins underwent surgery. CONCLUSIONS: We believe such a scenario is a rare occurrence and does highlight a probable role of genetic factors, over and above the environmental factors, in lumbar disk pathology. |
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Authors:
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Jasmeet Singh Dhir; Rohit Seth; Chris Cheeseman; Jagmohan Singh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-01-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgical neurology Volume: 71 ISSN: 0090-3019 ISO Abbreviation: Surg Neurol Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-22 Completed Date: 2009-03-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0367070 Medline TA: Surg Neurol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 250-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LN, UK. jsdhir2000@yahoo.com |
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Adult Diseases in Twins* Female Humans Intervertebral Disk Displacement / etiology, pathology*, surgery Lumbar Vertebrae* Twins, Monozygotic* |
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