[Medulloblastoma and pineoblastoma in monozygous twins (author's transl)]

Klin Padiatr. 1976 Jul;188(4):366-71.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Clinical and neuropathological findings in monozygous twin sisters are reported. Twin I died at age 5 months from a cerebellar medulloblastoma, whereas her sister died at age 16 months from a pineoblastoma. The tumors are considered similar referring to histogenesis, structural peculiarities and growth. Therefore, the twins are seen as concordant for the tumor type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Autopsy
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Diseases in Twins*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Medulloblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Medulloblastoma / pathology
  • Pineal Gland*
  • Pinealoma / diagnosis*
  • Pinealoma / pathology
  • Pregnancy
  • Twins, Monozygotic