Monozygotic twins with endometriosis in matching locations at time of laparoscopy: A case report

Helen C McNamara, Katarzyna A. Michalak, Claudia Cheng
In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2023 · vol. 15(1) , pp. 44–48 · doi:10.1177/22840265231156036 · W4322768898
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a common benign gynaecological disorder, which has an increased prevalence amongst twins and first degree relatives of affected individuals. Here we describe a case of remarkable resemblance in the distribution of deep infiltrating endometriosis related to the bowel in a monozygotic twin pair. We provide a literature review of studies of endometriosis in twins. We propose that genetic factors influence the nature and distribution of the disease, while environmental factors may affect the severity.

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