Dermatitis herpetiformis in monozygous twins: discordance for dermatitis herpetiformis and concordance for gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
A monozygous female twin pair discordant for dermatitis herpetiformis and concordant for gluten-sensitive enteropathy is reported. The diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis was verified by demonstrating granular IgA deposits in the uninvolved skin. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy was confirmed according to the ESPGAN criteria. Monozygosity was proved by the standard genetic characteristics.
D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000235:genetics*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000235:genetics*; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis; D012867:Skin / Q000032:analysis; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
D007070:Immunoglobulin A