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Crohn's disease in monozygotic twins.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|November 1, 1986
Summary
This study details monozygotic twins with Crohn's disease, both experiencing ileocaecal symptoms after living separately. It explores the interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers in Crohn's disease development.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Genetics
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with complex etiology.
- The role of genetic and environmental factors in Crohn's disease pathogenesis is not fully understood.