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Identical twins with craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture

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A set of monozygous twins with craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture is reported. The zygosity has been determined by similar physical appearance, anthropometric measurements and similar results in extensive blood grouping. It is hoped that this material will be of benefit in future investigations of this disease.

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  1. N. D. Datta Banik

    Present address: Morbidity and Mortality Survey of Children in Delhi Project, 32, Shanker Market, New Delhi-1

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    Joseph Keith, N. D. Datta Banik & Frank Falkner

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From the Neurosurgical Service of the Children’s Hospital and the Child Development Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, U.S.A.

Supported in part by a grant from the N.I.H. (RG5527).

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Keith, J., Datta Banik, N.D. & Falkner, F. Identical twins with craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture. Indian J Pediatr 35, 229–231 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02756282

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