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Summary of what is written below: Women and girls with Turner syndrome are shorter than normal. Some women have a broad chest and/or neck and sometimes there are extra skin folds on the neck. This neck webbing can be corrected, for cosmetic reasons, with surgery. Small nails, low set ears and a low hairline may also be noticeable. In many cases only a few of the above may be present.
Most girls with Turner syndrome only have a few of the characteristics associated with the condition, but short stature and infertility are nearly always present:
Short stature
Non-functioning ovaries leading to absence of pubertal development and infertility
Extra folds of skill on the neck
Puffy hands and feet
Coarctation or narrowing of the aorta
Feeding problems in early childhood
Broad chest with widely spaced nipples
Small spoon shaped nails
A low hairline
Low set ears
Increased carrying angle of the arms
Hearing problems
High blood pressure
Thyroid problems
Learning difficulties (not mental retardation)
Behaviour problems
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Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
Is there an actress on NCIS with turner syndrome?
Linda Hunt on NCIS Los Angeles has Turner's Syndrome.
Is turner syndrome more common in certain ethnic groups?
Turner syndrome affects females of all ethnic groups equally. It is not limited to a specific ethnic group.
An individual with Turner syndrome appears male and has 1 Barr body?
A person with Turner syndrome typically has female characteristics, but may have some physical features mirroring male traits, such as a broad chest or a low hairline. The presence of one Barr body in their cells is normal, as individuals with Turner syndrome have a single X chromosome.
Can parsonage-turner spread to other parts of the body?
Parsonage-Turner syndrome typically affects the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that control muscle movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. In rare cases, it can spread to other parts of the body, but this is not common.
Is turner syndrome bad?
Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that affects females and can lead to various physical and medical challenges. Individuals with Turner syndrome may experience short stature, infertility, heart problems, and other health issues. Early detection and appropriate medical management can help individuals with Turner syndrome lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
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.
Can boys get turner syndrome?
Most girls are born with two X chromosomes, but girls with Turner syndrome are born with only one X chromosome or they are missing part of one X chromosome. The effects of the condition vary widely among girls with Turner syndrome. It all depends on how many of the body's cells are affected by the changes to the X chromosome.
In humans Duane Syndrome affects which part of the body?
Eye
How many chromosomes would the body of a women born with Turner's syndrome have?
45. 22 pairs plus one chromosome; the one X Turner's syndrome women usually posses.
Where does fanconi disease affect the body?
Fanconi's syndrome affects the kidney
