Identical twins with idiopathic external hydrocephalus.
Monozygotic twins with idiopathic external hydrocephalus are reported. Characteristic computerised tomographic features were associated with early gross motor delay and rapid improvement. A genetic basis for the syndrome is supported by its occurrence in identical twins.
Cundall
D B
DB
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, St. James University Hospital, Leeds.
Lamb
J T
JT
Roussounis
S H
SH
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014427:Twins; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic