Abstract
The development of identically sited carcinoma of the colon in identical twins is described. A simultaneous presentation occurred. The case is discussed in the context of the cancer family syndrome
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Winkler, H., Kott, I. & Reiss, R. Site-specific, simultaneous presentation of colonic carcinoma in identical twins. Dis Colon Rectum 26, 344–346 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02561713
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02561713