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Turner syndrome affects women and have symptoms that may range in severity.
These symptoms are:
- Having a short stature
- Loss of ovarian function
- Infertility
- Breast development problems
- Kidney problems
- Cosmetic problems
- Heart defects
- Low hairline at the back of neck
- Low set ears
- Short fingers and toes
- Puffiness and swelling in the hands and feet
- Extra skin on the neck
- Developmental delays
- Colored spots on skin
- Soft nails that curve upward with age
- Irregular rotation of wrist and elbow
- Learning disabilities
- Behavioral problems
*These symptoms vary among women.
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How can turner's syndrome be treated?
symptoms can be reduced by hormone therapy using estrogens and growth hormones
What are the key differences between Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome?
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition in males where they have an extra X chromosome, resulting in symptoms like infertility and low testosterone levels. Turner syndrome, on the other hand, is a genetic condition in females where they are missing part or all of one of their X chromosomes, leading to symptoms like short stature and infertility.
What is the prevalence and clinical significance of monosomy X mosaicism in individuals with Turner syndrome?
Monosomy X mosaicism is a rare genetic condition where some cells in the body have only one X chromosome instead of the usual two. In individuals with Turner syndrome, this condition can occur and may have clinical significance. The prevalence of monosomy X mosaicism in Turner syndrome is not well established, but it can impact the severity and symptoms of the syndrome. It may lead to a more variable presentation of Turner syndrome, with some individuals experiencing more severe symptoms than others.
Can Turner Syndrome be inherited?
Turner syndrome can rarely be inherited
What happens if a female with Turner Syndrome has the X chromosome inactivated?
If a female with Turner Syndrome inactivates the X chromosome that carries the Turner Syndrome genetic material, she may develop a condition called mosaicism. This can result in a less severe presentation of Turner Syndrome symptoms, as some cells in her body will have the typical number of X chromosomes. However, the exact impact can vary widely among individuals.
Does Missy Marlowe have Turner's syndrome?
Yes and she is also the spokesperson for the Turner Syndrome Society.
What are some symptoms of turner syndrome?
Symptoms of Turner Syndrome include: short stature, broad chest, low-set ears, sterility, increased weight, amenorrhoea, webbed neck, visual impairments, hearing loss, ADHD, lack of breast development, swelling of hands or feet.
When was turner syndrome discovered?
Turner's syndrome was first described by Dr. Henry Turner in 1938, but it was not until 1960 that the chromosomal abnormality was discovered. ...
Does Amy cimorelli have turner syndrome?
Yes, Amy has turner syndrome. Turner syndrome can be very severe. Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder when you are missing some or all of your X chromosome. Only females can have it. Some Symptoms are a wide set chest, short in height, no periods, drooping eye lids, dry eyes, arthritis, diabetes, obesity, thyroiditis, cataracts and many more. Luckily Amy only experiences the shortness.
Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
Why does an individual with Turners syndrome often NOT get diagnosed till adolescence?
Sometimes the person does not have obvious characteristics of Turner syndrome, so they do not get diagnosed as a child. When they become adolescent and do not go through puberty that is what leads the doctor to test the person for Turner syndrome.
Are there different types of turner syndrome?
There are 3 types of Turner syndrome Classic Turner syndrome - 45X - second X chromosome missing from all cells. Mosaic Turner syndrome - 45X/46XX - second X chromosome missing from some cells. The third type of Turner syndrome is when the second X chromosome is damaged or only partly missing.
