Intracranial Aneurysms in Identical Twins: Case Report.
- Author:
Yong Tae JUNG
1
;
Soo Chun KIM
;
Hyung Dong KIM
;
Soo Hyu KIM
;
Jae Hong SHIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje Medical College, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Intracranial aneurysm;
Identical twin;
Familial occurrence;
Genetic factors
- MeSH:
Humans;
Intracranial Aneurysm*;
Siblings;
Twins, Monozygotic*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1985;14(4):767-772
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Intracranial aneurysms are usually regarded as congenital in origin but their etiology is unknown. The occurrence of familial aggregation of intracranial aneurysm is rare but well documented, and suggests a hereditary basis for some intracranial aneurysms. We experienced two cases of intracranial aneurysm in monozygotic twin brothers and reviewed literatures.
