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The development of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in monozygotic twin girls
Author(s) -
THOMAS R.H.MEYRICK,
KENNEDY C.T.C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb02831.x
Subject(s) - lichen sclerosus , etiology , dermatology , medicine , pathology
SUMMARY The development of vulval lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in monozygotic twins is described. This is the first report of the occurrence of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus in two genetically identical individuals, and is considered to provide further evidence that inherited factors are of relevance in the aetiology of this disorder.