Abstract
The case of monozygotic female twins simultaneously concordant for anorexia nervosa is reported. The mechanisms of interaction between psychological factors and genetic predisposition playing a role in the onset and the course of disease in twin sisters are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anorexia Nervosa / genetics
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Anorexia Nervosa / psychology*
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Atrophy / physiopathology
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Depressive Disorder / therapy
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Female
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Frontal Lobe / physiopathology
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Humans
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Psychotherapy
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Twins, Monozygotic / psychology*