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What heart problems are caused by Turner syndrome?
Cardiovascular malformations are well-recognized congenital anomalies in Turner syndrome. Dilation and dissection of the aorta are reported in approximately half of women with Turner syndrome
What are the similarities and differences between Down syndrome and Turner syndrome?
Down syndrome is caused by an extra or part of an extra 21st chromosome while Turner syndrome is caused by an absence in one or part of the sex(X) chromosome.Down syndrome can occur in both male and femalewhile Turner syndrome only occurs in female.People with Down syndrome tend to have a lower than average cognitive ability.Both Down syndrome and Turner syndrome are at higher risk for having medical conditions such as heart problems.
Are klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome results of nondisjunction of autosomes?
No, Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome are the result of nondisjunction of sex chromosomes. Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome (XXY), while Turner syndrome is due to a missing X chromosome (XO).
Can the environment cause turner syndrome?
As far as I know, the environment is not believed to be a cause of Turner syndrome.
What chromosome is affected in Turner Syndrome?
The chromosomes which are affected in Turner's Syndrome is the sex chromosomes. A normal female individual has 2 X sex chromosomes. In Turner's Syndrome, a woman only has one X chromosome and is missing the other. Thus, a woman with Turner's Syndrome has the sex chromosomes X0.
Can Turner Syndrome be inherited?
Turner syndrome can rarely be inherited
Does Missy Marlowe have Turner's syndrome?
Yes and she is also the spokesperson for the Turner Syndrome Society.
What are the 3 major chromosomal disorders?
The three major chromosomal disorders are Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome. Down syndrome is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21, Turner syndrome involves a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females, and Klinefelter syndrome is caused by an extra X chromosome in males.
Turners syndrome is what type of disorder?
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome in females. It is characterized by specific physical features and can lead to health issues such as short stature and infertility.
Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
Is Turner's syndrome curable?
Turner's syndrome is not curable. It can be treated though. Growth hormone injections can be given to increase height. Hormone replacement therapy can then be taken to initiate puberty and continued from then on. Infertility caused by this syndrome cannot be treated, however it is possible for a woman with Turner's to go through IVF with a donor egg.
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