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Turner Syndrome: Diagnosis

 
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Turner syndrome is diagnosed on the basis of genetic analysis of chromosomes. This can be done prior to birth. However, the predictive value of amniocentesis in diagnosing Turner syndrome varies from 21–67%. There is no significant relation between the mother's age and risk of Turner's syndrome.

— L. Fleming Fallon, Jr., MD, PhD, DrPH



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