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Bronchomalacia occurring in monozygotic twins - further information about its inheritance

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Malcolm Brodlie, Dr David Spencer

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Abstract

We report left main-stem bronchomalacia occurring in monozygotic twins that became symptomatic during infancy. This phenomenon has not previously been reported to occur in twins. Little is known about the aetiology of primary bronchomalacia, but this occurrence suggests that there may be a significant genetic component in some cases. Conclusion: Left main-stem bronchomalacia occurring in monozygotic twins suggests that there may be a significant genetic component in some cases and provides further information about the inheritance of this condition.

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Author(s): Brodlie M, Spencer DA

Publication type: Editorial

Publication status: Published

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

Year: 2009

Volume: 98

Issue: 9

Pages: 1531-1533

ISSN (print): 0803-5253

ISSN (electronic): 1651-2227

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01358.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01358.x

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