Case report of Zenker's diverticulum in identical twins: further evidence for genetic predisposition.
OBJECTIVE
We report identical twins with Zenker's diverticulum.


METHODS
Case report and literature review.


CONCLUSIONS
Geographical and racial variation in occurrence, and rare familial cases, suggest that inherited factors play a role in the pathogenesis of Zenker's diverticulum. The identical twins reported here provide further evidence supporting a genetic predisposition.
Klockars
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. tuomas.klockars@fimnet.fi
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D000368:Aged; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic; D016672:Zenker Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics*