Osteochondral lesion of the talus in homozygous twins--the question of heredity.
We present a case of osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) in homozygous twins in adolescence occurring with no history of trauma. The aetiology of OLT is discussed.
Hammett
Rodney B
RB
Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1LE, United Kingdom.
Saxby
Terence S
TS
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013628:Talus; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic