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.
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females only. It is caused by the absence of all or part of one of the X chromosomes. This condition is not passed down through family genetics, but occurs randomly.
Turner syndrome is the result of one of the two X chromosomes being missing or damaged in some or all cells. These chromosomes are the sex chromosomes, which determine whether a person will be male or female. As people with Turners only have an X chromosome and no Y chromosome they are born female.
Girls with Turner syndrome may struggle with math due to spatial and visual processing difficulties associated with the condition. Additionally, fine motor skill deficits can also impact their ability to complete math tasks accurately and efficiently. Cognitive challenges linked to Turner syndrome, such as working memory and executive function deficits, can further contribute to difficulties with math skills.
Turner's Syndrome only occurs in females. Symptoms of a girl with Turner syndrome include:short staturewebbed skin of the neckabnormal eye features (drooping eyelids)abnormal bone development, such as a "shield-shaped," broad flat chestabsent or retarded development of secondary sexual characteristics that normally appear at puberty, including sparse pubic hair and small breastscoarctation (narrowing) of the aortabicuspid aortic valveinfertilitydry eyesabsence of menstruation
No she is not a dwarf. She has a chomosmal genetic disorder called Turner Syndrome. It affects about 1 in 2500 girls. It is the total or partial loss of an X chromosome in the 23rd set (sex set) of chromosomes. It affects growth as well as numerous other aspects of the girls body. You can get more info on Turners at www.tssus.org Yes. While in her teens, she was then diagnosed with hypo-pituitary dwarfism (a condition in which the pituitary gland does not release enough growth hormone).
No, individuals with Turner syndrome typically have a karyotype of 45X. If a girl has a karyotype of 46XX, she would not be diagnosed with Turner syndrome.
If a person is diagnosed in adolescence, depending on their age the doctor does a bone age x-ray to determine whether growth hormone is worth considering. The treatment for all adolescents and women with Turner syndrome is hormone replacement therapy.
As a 19yr old female with Turner's Syndrome (diagnosed at 8yrs old), have never had any problems in school. There is usually no mental effect, however girls with turners may have problems with spatial problems and possibly math. However, I am in my second year of university, and have received an A in Linear Algebra, and have never had special treatment due to turners syndrome.
Yes animals do sometimes have Turner's syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome with similar characteristics as those observed in humans.
not a very bad (effective) symptom
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females only. It is caused by the absence of all or part of one of the X chromosomes. This condition is not passed down through family genetics, but occurs randomly.
No, only the gametes would be indicative of sterility. It is possible that the individual (though incredibly rare) to have "chimera" syndrome, where two non-identical twins merge to form one fetus. Turner's Syndrome is the absence of the male sex chromosome BTW. That chromosome carries little genetic information, and is possible during mitosis to "loose" it, but still create a mostly viable cell.
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.
Turner's disease is a rare genetic condition that can affect males, characterized by short stature and infertility due to chromosome abnormalities. This condition is also known as Noonan syndrome. Symptoms can vary but often include heart defects, developmental delays, and distinctive facial features. Treatment aims to manage symptoms and complications associated with the condition.
yes. Not every girl/woman has issues with heart, or a webbed neck, for example. The syndrome affects each woman differently though short stature and infertility are almost always present.
Yes, many babies born with Turner syndrome go on to live healthy lives with proper medical care and support. Early intervention and management can help address any potential health issues associated with the syndrome. Regular monitoring and treatment can help individuals with Turner syndrome lead full and independent lives.
Turner syndrome is usually random and not inherited. It occurs when a female is born with a missing or incomplete X chromosome. In rare cases, Turner syndrome can be inherited if one parent carries a chromosomal abnormality.