Bilateral Peters' anomaly, aniridia and Wilms tumour (WAGR syndrome) in monozygotic twins.

Aim: This study reports the bilateral association of Peters' anomaly and congenital aniridia in monozygotic twins subsequently diagnosed with Wilms tumour (WAGR syndrome).

Methods: Two monozygotic female twins were referred at age 2 months with bilateral corneal opacity. A diagnosis of Peters' anomaly associated to aniridia was made in both eyes of both twins.

INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS OF THE CAROTID ARTERIES IS AFFECTED BY PUBERTAL MATURATION IN HEALTHY ADOLESCENTS.

Objective: To contribute to the assessment of normal parameters of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in healthy adolescents.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through clinical, laboratory and ultrasound evaluation in 61 healthy adolescents. The inclusion criteria consisted of being in good health.

Increased carotid intima-media thickness in Brazilian adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Increased carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular events, and has been reported in children with various chronic diseases, including type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1).

Objectives: Evaluate CIMT and its association with cardiovascular risk factors in Brazilian adolescents with DM1.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of 118 adolescents, 57 with DM1 and no chronic complications related to the disease, and 61 healthy individuals.