Glomerulocystic disease: a severe form in a monozygous twin.
One of monozygous twins presented with anuria from birth and was diagnosed on renal biopsy with glomerulocystic kidney disease. There was no associated congenital or hereditary disorder. The other twin was normal and ultrasonography of the renal tracts of both infants was normal. He was managed by peritoneal dialysis. As renal transplantation was not available, the parents discharged him without further treatment.
Bhat
Y Ramesh
YR
Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka, India. docrameshbhat@yahoo.co.in
Rao
Amitha
A
D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic