Both monovular twins suffered from chronic actinic dermatitis: a survey in a four-generation family
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4030.2013.02.016
- VernacularTitle:单卵双胎同患慢性光化性皮炎四代一家系调查
- Author:
Yongmao YANG
;
Mei JIA
;
Minjuan SHEN
;
Guilan YANG
;
Chunmei HAO
;
Fengjun PAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Dermatology
2013;(2):126-127
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the clinical feature and prevalence of chronic actinic dermatitis in a four-generation family with both monovular twins affected by chronic actinic dermatitis.Methods The clinical and laboratory findings from monovular twins simultaneously affected by chronic actinic dermatitis and their four-family members were analyzed.Results There were 76 members in the four-generation family,with 22 members (including 14 males and 8 females) diagnosed with chronic actinic dermatitis.No positive results were found from laboratory examinations or environmental survey.Conclusion Chronic actinic dermatitis was inherited in an autosomal mode in this family.
