Crouzon disease in twins. Clinical and pathological contribution.
After a survey of cases in the literature reported, two cases of Crouzon disease, in monovular twins are described. The observation in twins and the opportunity of histologic examination of optic nerve, permitted some considerations in order to help in understanding this syndrome.
D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D003394:Craniofacial Dysostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009898:Optic Disk / Q000473:pathology; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging