Focal myositis in monozygotic twins

Intern Med. 2004 Jul;43(7):599-601. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.43.599.

Abstract

Focal myositis is a rare disease with unknown etiology and a broad spectrum. Here, we present two cases in monozygotic twins who complained of recurrent pain of their calves and showed histological signs of inflammation and MRI image compatible with the diagnosis of focal myositis. The occurrence of twin cases not living in the same household suggests a genetic susceptibility to the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Diseases in Twins / diagnosis*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Japan
  • Lower Extremity
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Myositis / diagnosis*
  • Myositis / genetics*
  • Myositis / pathology
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Twins, Monozygotic*