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What does it mean when the human ears are below the average parallel level with the eyes?
Mother drinking and drugging during pregnancy. Is what it is.
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.
Can you tell if you are a carrier for Turner's syndrome?
According to MedlinePlus, girls with Turner syndrome are short and often have short, "webbed" necks with folds of skin from the tops of their shoulders to the sides of their necks. They also exhibit a low hairline in the back, low-set ears, and swollen hands and feet.
What are characteristics of Turners syndrome?
Depending on the type of Turner syndrome a person has, their karyotype is either: 45X - classic Turner syndrome - second X chromosome missing from all cells 45X/46XX - Mosaic Turner syndrome - second X chromosome missing from some cells. There is another type of Turner syndrome, but it has a more complicated karyotype and I am not sure what the karyotype is off the top of my head.
What is Turner stigmata?
Turner stigmata refer to the physical features associated with Turner syndrome, a genetic condition that affects females and is caused by a complete or partial absence of one of the X chromosomes. Common characteristics include short stature, webbed neck, low-set ears, and a broad chest with widely spaced nipples. Individuals with Turner syndrome may also experience various health issues, including heart defects and hormonal imbalances. Early diagnosis and intervention can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.
What physical features mark DiGeorge syndrome?
DiGeorge syndrome may present with physical features such as heart defects, cleft palate, facial differences including a small chin or low-set ears, and various immune system abnormalities. Other features may include developmental delays and learning difficulties.
Why was the name turners syndrome chosen?
Turner syndrome is named after Dr. Henry Turner, an endocrinologist who first described the condition in 1938. He identified a set of physical characteristics in individuals with the syndrome, including short stature and lack of sexual development.
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.
How Turner syndrome affects the body?
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 statureNon-functioning ovaries leading to absence of pubertal development and infertilityExtra folds of skill on the neckPuffy hands and feetCoarctation or narrowing of the aortaFeeding problems in early childhoodBroad chest with widely spaced nipplesSmall spoon shaped nailsA low hairlineLow set earsIncreased carrying angle of the armsHearing problemsHigh blood pressureThyroid problemsDiabetesLearning difficulties (not mental retardation)Behaviour problems
What symptoms are associated with the turner syndrome?
Symptoms of Turner Syndrome may include any of the following:Short StaturePremature Ovarian FailureSpecific Heart problemsKidney problemsThyroid problemsHearing problems and a high number of ear infections during childhoodNLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) like behaviorADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) like behaviorOther Physical features of Turner may include:· Narrow, high-arched palate (roof of the mouth)· Retrognathia (receding lower jaw)· Low-set ears· Low hairline (the hair on the neck is closer to the shoulders)· Webbed neck (excess or stretched skin)· Slight droop to eyes· Strabismus (lazy eye)· Broad chest· Cubitus valgus (arms that turn out slightly at the elbows)· Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)· Flat feet· Small, narrow fingernails and toenails that turn up (usually if lymphedema was present at birth)· Short fourth metacarpals (the ends of these bones form the knuckles)· Edema (swelling) of hands and feet, especially at birth
What happens if you are born missing an x chromosome for a female?
this is called turner syndrome. it is when females are missing their 2nd X chromosome. It only affects females because a male missing their X chromosome would only be a Y chromosome and that is fatal. Look turner syndrome up on wikipedia for more information.
What is a low set cupped ears?
Low set cupped ears refer to a condition where the ears are positioned lower on the head than is typically expected and have a distinctive shape that resembles a cup or bowl. This anatomical variation can occur due to genetic factors or developmental issues. While often benign and not associated with any health problems, low set cupped ears may sometimes be linked to certain syndromes or conditions, warranting further evaluation if other symptoms are present.
