Abstract
A pair of male monozygotic twins concordant for autism is reported. During pregnancy the mother suffered from severe toxemia, and delivery occurred 2 months before term. Although there may have been a genetic influence, it appears that gestational damage was the main etiological factor for the autism in both children.
MeSH terms
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Autistic Disorder / genetics*
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Brain Damage, Chronic / complications
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diseases in Twins*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / genetics*
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Intellectual Disability / genetics
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Male
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Motor Skills
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Pre-Eclampsia / complications
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Pregnancy
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Twins*
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Twins, Monozygotic*