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Cryptorchidism concordance in monozygotic and dizygotic twin brothers, full brothers, and half-brothers.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Jan 2010
Jensen Morten Søndergaard, Toft Gunnar, Thulstrup Ane Marie, Henriksen Tine Brink, Olsen Jørn, Christensen Kaare, Bonde Jens Peter
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To study concordance rates of cryptorchidism (undescended testis) in pairs of boys with varying family structure, to evaluate the risk contribution from the intrauterine environment and genetic factors. DESIGN: Population based study of 1,024,500 Danish boys born from January 1, 1973 to December 31, 2004. Classic twin method and computerized square dance design. SETTING: Hospitals and outpatient...
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