| L4-5 degenerative spondylolisthesis in monozygous twins. | |
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PMID: 8009359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The author reports symptomatic spinal canal stenosis due to degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5 in identical twins. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The patient reported his brother had a similar condition. METHODS: Monozygosity was established by phenotyping. CONCLUSIONS: Spinal morphology and degenerative disease may be genetically determined. |
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Authors:
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M D Ryan |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 19 ISSN: 0362-2436 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 1994 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-07-18 Completed Date: 1994-07-18 Revised Date: 2010-03-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 985-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatic Surgery, The University of Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney, St. Leonards, Australia. |
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Aged Diseases in Twins / genetics* Humans Lumbar Vertebrae / radiography* Male Spondylolisthesis / genetics*, radiography Twins, Monozygotic* |
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