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Turner's24
- To examine the final height (FH) outcome of girls with Turner's syndrome (TS) treated at a single Scottish centre (Glasgow group), to compare it with an earlier national analysis (Scottish group) and to suggest reasons for any change. (nih.gov)
- A high incidence of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in patients with Turner's syndrome. (bmj.com)
- Four new cases of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in a series of 135 adult patients with Turner's syndrome observed over an average period of 11 years are reported. (bmj.com)
- HERMIDA, Mariana e ZABALA, María L. . Mnesic recovery processes in women with Turner's Syndrome . (bvsalud.org)
- Turner's Syndrome. (bvsalud.org)
- Klinefelter and Turner's syndromes are fascinating phenomena that researchers of various fields, including psychology, have sought to study. (hellovaia.com)
- What is Turner's and Klinefelter's Syndrome in psychology? (hellovaia.com)
- What makes Turner's Syndrome different? (hellovaia.com)
- Turner's Syndrome occurs in biological females who lack an X chromosome, i.e. (hellovaia.com)
- Turner's syndrome patients have 45 chromosomes rather than the usual 46. (hellovaia.com)
- Thank you so much for participating in this hop to help spread the word for AWARENESS of Turner's Syndrome! (pennywardink.com)
- Case: Turner's Syndrome (from Biomedical Ethics v. 7) "Barbara J is a 37 year old women who is pregnant in her 20th week. (bestwriting247.com)
- The tests come back and indicate that the fetus suffers from a chromosomal abnormality known as Turner's Syndrome. (bestwriting247.com)
- In Turner's syndrome, one of the female's 2 X chromosomes is missing (45 total chromosomes). (bestwriting247.com)
- Turner's Syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that affects a significant number of women, posing ethical questions about the permissibility of abortion in cases where the fetus is diagnosed with this condition. (bestwriting247.com)
- Additionally, it explores the unique considerations related to potential-personhood in Turner's Syndrome and ultimately addresses the question of whether Barbara J should keep or terminate her pregnancy. (bestwriting247.com)
- In the case of Barbara J, the diagnosis of Turner's Syndrome in her fetus raises questions regarding the moral permissibility of abortion. (bestwriting247.com)
- In the case of the fetus with Turner's Syndrome, Marquis would argue that the condition itself does not negate the potential future of value. (bestwriting247.com)
- While there may be significant challenges and limitations associated with Turner's Syndrome, the fetus still possesses the potential to experience happiness, love, and personal growth. (bestwriting247.com)
- In the case of Turner's Syndrome, the fetus's future, although different from a typical individual's, can still be considered a future-like-ours in the sense that it involves experiences, relationships, and the pursuit of well-being. (bestwriting247.com)
- Therefore, according to Marquis, the diagnosis of Turner's Syndrome should not be a determining factor in the moral permissibility of abortion. (bestwriting247.com)
- Turner's or Turner syndrome (TS) is the most prevalent chromosomal abnormality in female live births. (thechipnetwork.org)
- A rare case of myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis (MDS), occasionally referred to as Schilder's disease, is reported in a child with Turner's syndrome. (elsevierpure.com)
- Thus, OP exposure could interfere with sperm chromosome segregation and increase the risk for genetic syndromes, such as Turner's. (cdc.gov)
Short stature14
- Turner syndrome has a number of physical and psychological impacts, including short stature, heart defects, neck webbing, delayed or absent puberty, and infertility. (wikipedia.org)
- Turner syndrome is associated with short stature. (wikipedia.org)
- The strength of the association between Turner syndrome and short stature is such that idiopathic short stature alone is a major diagnostic indication. (wikipedia.org)
- Short stature in Turner syndrome and its counterpoint, tall stature in sex chromosome polysomy conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome, XYY syndrome, and trisomy X, is caused by the short-stature homeobox gene on the X and Y chromosomes. (wikipedia.org)
- When Turner syndrome is diagnosed in early life, growth hormone therapy can decrease the degree of short stature. (wikipedia.org)
- The most common feature of Turner syndrome is short stature, which becomes evident by about age 5. (medlineplus.gov)
- They have, however, found that the loss of one copy of a gene called SHOX likely causes short stature and skeletal abnormalities in people with Turner syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
- During childhood, girls with Turner syndrome usually present with short stature. (medscape.com)
- The most common physical signs of Turner syndrome are short stature, oedema of the hands and feet, and redundant nuchal skin. (gponline.com)
- Furthermore, a percentage of females with Turner syndrome have extra folds of skin on the neck, a low hairline at the back of the neck, puffiness of the hands and feet, and skeletal abnormalities in addition to their short stature. (psychiatrist.com)
- Turner syndrome is generally characterised by short stature and non-functioning ovaries, usually leading to the absence of pubertal development and infertility. (contact.org.uk)
- Two main clinical features of the individual like short stature and lack of development of ovaries are the points of diagnosis of Turner syndrome. (difference.wiki)
- The main characteristic features of the 2nd trimester histories were irrelevant and syndrome are distinct facial features delay the pregnancy was completed at term by in using expressive language, short stature spontaneous vaginal delivery and cephalic and delayed bone age [4-7]. (who.int)
- In the present case, most of the cardinal features of Floating-Harbor syndrome were present: triangular face, deep-set eyes, long eyelashes, broad nasal bridge, wide colu- mella, short smooth philtrum thin upper lip, posterior rotated ears, low hairline, short stature and microcephaly. (who.int)
Mosaicism8
- The chromosomal abnormality is often present in just some cells, in which case it is known as Turner syndrome with mosaicism. (wikipedia.org)
- The phenotype of Turner syndrome is affected by mosaicism, where cell lines with a single sex chromosome are combined with those with multiple. (wikipedia.org)
- Some people with Turner syndrome have a chromosomal change in only some of their cells, which is known as mosaicism. (medlineplus.gov)
- A standard 30-cell karyotype analysis is required for diagnosis of Turner syndrome, to exclude mosaicism. (medscape.com)
- This is referred to as Turner mosaicism. (contact.org.uk)
- Also called 45,X mosaicism, this type makes up about 30% of Turner syndrome cases. (whiletrue.live)
- Among girls with mosaicism, phenotype may vary from that of typical Turner syndrome to normal. (msdmanuals.com)
- Genetic considerations in the patient with Turner syndrome--45,X with or without mosaicism. (msdmanuals.com)
19386
- American endocrinologist Henry Turner first described the condition in 1938. (wikipedia.org)
- Turner syndrome is named after Henry H. Turner, MD, who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on this disorder in the medical literature. (psychiatrist.com)
- Dr Henry Turner reported a number of girls with the features of Turner syndrome in a paper in 1938. (contact.org.uk)
- Turner syndrome was discovered by Dr. Henry turner in 1938. (difference.wiki)
- An abnormal human female phenotype, called Turner syndrome , was described by H. H. Turner and associates 1938. (majordifferences.com)
- Turner syndrome (TS) was first reported in the literature in 1938 by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich and Henry Turner. (bvsalud.org)
Karyotype4
- Around 40%-50% of cases of Turner syndrome are true "monosomy X" with a 45,X0 karyotype, while the remainder are mosaic for another cell line, most commonly 46,XX, or have other structural abnormalities of the X chromosome. (wikipedia.org)
- A syndrome of defective gonadal development in phenotypic females associated with the karyotype 45,X (or 45,XO). (ctsicn.org)
- Regardless of karyotype, 95% of girls with Turner syndrome develop ovarian failure over time. (drankireddy.com)
- Small supernumerary marker chromosomes (sSMC) are rare cytogenetic findings in general, but especially in Turner syndrome so called sSMC T in a karyotype 46, X, +mar are even more scarce. (lidsen.com)
Klinefelter22
- We aimed to investigate change over time in incidence, prevalence and age at diagnosis among Turner syndrome (TS), Klinefelter syndrome (KS), Triple X syndrome (Triple X) and Double Y syndrome (Double Y). (biomedcentral.com)
- The main difference between Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome is that Turner Syndrome is the change in the genetic chromosomes in females while a Klinefelter Syndrome is a change in ancestral chromosomes in men. (difference.wiki)
- Turner syndrome is the genetic abnormality of females while Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic abnormality of men. (difference.wiki)
- Individuals with Turner syndrome are monosomy 45X (2n-1) as one X chromosome is deleted while an individual with Klinefelter syndrome is trisomy 47X (2n+1) as one X chromosome is extra. (difference.wiki)
- In Turner syndrome, females have undeveloped breast while in Klinefelter syndrome males have enlarged breast. (difference.wiki)
- In Turner syndrome, uterus, vagina, and vulva are present, but they can not begin the period and do not produce child while in case of Klinefelter syndrome males have less developed and small testes, penis, vasa deferens so no functional sperm are produced. (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter syndrome was first identified by DR. Harry Klinefelter in 1940. (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter syndrome only affects the boys. (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter syndrome is responsible for the less production of testosterone, the hormone which is essential for the primary characteristics of the males. (difference.wiki)
- What is Klinefelter Syndrome? (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter Syndrome is a genetic change that occurs when a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter syndrome is a common ancestral state that affects males. (difference.wiki)
- Symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome are smaller testes, less production of testosterone. (difference.wiki)
- Klinefelter syndrome may increase the risk of a problem with sexual function, lung disease, tooth problems, anxiety, and depression. (difference.wiki)
- But what happens when a biological male has an extra X chromosome (Klinefelter syndrome), and a biological female is missing an X chromosome (Turner syndrome)? (hellovaia.com)
- Does the Klinefelter syndrome life expectancy differ from the average male? (hellovaia.com)
- Before diving into Klinefelter and Turner Syndrome in psychology, let's be sure we know what a sex chromosome is. (hellovaia.com)
- However, some syndromes can affect these sex chromosomes, causing many issues for those involved, known as atypical sex chromosome patterns (Klinefelter and Turner syndrome). (hellovaia.com)
- Individuals with Klinefelter Syndrome show reduced volume in several brain areas, including the amygdala, temporal and frontal regions, hippocampus, and insular cortex. (hellovaia.com)
- Fig. 1 Blood testing for DNA is used to diagnose Klinefelter Syndrome and Turner Syndrome. (hellovaia.com)
- Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome symptoms present quite differently from one another. (hellovaia.com)
- Klinefelter syndrome has physical, psychological, and behavioural symptoms. (hellovaia.com)
Coarctation of th1
- Other physical features associated with Turner syndrome may include coarctation of the aorta (narrowing of part of the aorta - the major artery leading out of the heart), webbing of the neck (skin fold that runs along the sides of the neck down to the shoulders), wide spaced nipples and puffy hands and feet. (contact.org.uk)
Gonadal dysgenesis1
- Turner syndrome is also sometimes called gonadal dysgenesis. (gponline.com)
Diagnosis5
- incidental diagnosis, such as in biobank samples or prenatal testing for older mothers, finds many girls and women with few traditional signs of Turner syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
- From diagnosis, evaluation and treatment to follow-up services and resources, the Turner Syndrome Program at CHOP provides comprehensive medical care tailored to meet the needs of girls with Turner syndrome . (chop.edu)
- Turner Syndrome (TS) and other chronic conditions can become a large part of one's identity, but the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF wants) individuals with TS to know that they are so much more than their diagnosis! (turnersyndromefoundation.org)
- DESIGN: Observational study consisting of a prospective phase after the access of adults with Turner syndrome to the Endocrinology Unit (median period of follow-up 15.6, interquartile range: 12.0-24.5 months) and a retrospective collection of data from the diagnosis of Turner syndrome until the time of access to the Endocrinology Unit. (unibo.it)
- In addition, this study demonstrates that oral glucose tolerance test is a more sensitive test than HbA1c for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in Turner syndrome. (unibo.it)
Monosomy6
- Turner syndrome (TS), also known as 45,X, or 45,X0, is a genetic disorder caused by a sex chromosome monosomy, compared to the two sex chromosomes (XX or XY) in most people, it only affects women. (wikipedia.org)
- Turner Syndrome carriers are usually missing one X chromosome, also called the monosomy X, or the 45 chromosome. (makeababy.ca)
- The Turner syndrome is due to monosomy X (45, X). This monosomic has a chromosome complement of 44 autosomes and one X chromosome (44+XO). (majordifferences.com)
- Turner syndrome (45, X, TS, monosomy X) is the genetic disorder resulting from the absence of all or part of one X chromosome in females. (biomedcentral.com)
- There are 2 types of Turner syndrome: monosomy X TS and mosaic TS. (chkd.org)
- About half of all girls with Turner syndrome have a monosomy disorder. (chkd.org)
Delayed puberty1
- In adolescence, Turner Syndrome can cause delayed puberty or amenorrhea, infertility or menstrual irregularities. (makeababy.ca)
Features of Turner syndrome1
- Researchers have not determined which genes on the X chromosome are associated with most of the features of Turner syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
Phenotype2
- Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with a neurocognitive phenotype that includes selective nonverbal deficits, e.g., impaired visual-spatial abilities. (biomedcentral.com)
- The neurocognitive phenotype was measured as a quantitative trait, the Turner Syndrome Cognitive Summary (TSCS) score, derived from discriminant function analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
Infertility4
- Most girls with Turner syndrome are born with poorly formed or missing ovaries, which can result in a failure to reach puberty and infertility. (childrenshospital.org)
- Treatment of this syndrome is also hormone therapy and infertility treatment in some cases. (difference.wiki)
- Unfortunately, infertility is not the only risk that accompanies Turner Syndrome. (makeababy.ca)
- Infertility is common in girls and women with Turner syndrome due to rapid loss of eggs within the ovaries. (drankireddy.com)
Adults with Turner syndrome3
- 5 Adolescents and adults with Turner syndrome are at risk for depression, and adulthood appears to be the period of highest risk. (psychiatrist.com)
- Adults with Turner Syndrome may not menstruate regularly, may be of smaller stature, may have problems with fertility as well as hearing, and may suffer from heart and blood problems. (makeababy.ca)
- OBJECTIVE: To explore the characteristics of diabetes mellitus in adults with Turner syndrome. (unibo.it)
Copy of the X chromosome1
- Females typically have two X chromosomes, but in individuals with Turner syndrome, one copy of the X chromosome is missing or altered. (medlineplus.gov)
Females7
- Turner syndrome occurs in between one in 2,000 and one in 5,000 females at birth. (wikipedia.org)
- Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects females. (childrenshospital.org)
- Turner syndrome occurs in about one out of every 2,500 females. (childrenshospital.org)
- Turner Syndrome is the condition of a chromosome that changes the development of females.females with one missing X chromosome is termed as Turner syndrome. (difference.wiki)
- Females with this syndrome remain shorter than usual in height. (difference.wiki)
- Turner Syndrome more common in males or females? (drankireddy.com)
- Hi Priyanka garu, Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing. (drankireddy.com)
Symptoms of Turner syndrome2
- What are the symptoms of Turner syndrome? (childrenshospital.org)
- The symptoms of Turner syndrome can vary from girl to girl, depending on how much of the X chromosome is missing and which part is missing. (childrenshospital.org)
Children with Turner syndrome2
- As a major pediatric care center, we offer direct access to the wide range of specialists children with Turner syndrome may need, including our top-ranked team of cardiologists at the Benderson Family Heart Center . (childrenshospital.org)
- Young children with Turner Syndrome are often smaller in size in comparison to other children of the same age. (makeababy.ca)
Occurs2
- Turner syndrome, one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities, occurs when there is a complete or partial absence of one sex chromosome in a female. (gponline.com)
- Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder that occurs in girls. (chkd.org)
Congenital2
- Turner syndrome (TS), sometimes referred to as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome, is a genetic disorder. (whiletrue.live)
- A syndrome of multiple abnormalities characterized by the absence or hypoplasia of the PATELLA and congenital nail dystrophy. (bvsalud.org)
Pathophysiology1
Males1
- Individuals with this syndromes are phenotypically males but with tendency towards femaleness. (majordifferences.com)
Abnormalities4
- Turner syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities, occurring in approximately 1 in 2000 live-born female infants. (medscape.com)
- Abnormalities in quality of life and cognitive measures have been observed in women with Turner syndrome, and a relationship between these phenomena and chromosomal constitution has been suggested. (psychiatrist.com)
- Olivieri LJ, Baba RY, Arai AE, Bandettini WP, Rosing DR, Bakalov V, Sachdev V, Bondy CA. Spectrum of aortic valve abnormalities associated with aortic dilation across age groups in Turner syndrome. (ctsicn.org)
- Turner Syndrome can be diagnosed through karyotyping, a process during which cells are counted and assessed for abnormalities. (makeababy.ca)
Pediatrics1
- The Turner Syndrome Adult Comprehensive Care Center at UT Physicians was created by two faculty members at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth: Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD, associate professor of medical genetics, and Michelle Rivera, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics. (uth.edu)
Chromosomal disorder3
- Turner´s Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder which express an atypical cerebral morphology affecting cortical and subcortical areas overlapping neural substrates involved in the recollection mechanism, hypocampic and para-hypocampic zones. (bvsalud.org)
- Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder that is caused by a missing or structurally ab-normal second sex chromosome. (preprints.org)
- Turner syndrome is a spontaneous chromosomal disorder caused by a partially or completely missing X chromosome. (globalgenes.org)
Awareness10
- Lori set out to raise $10,000 in support of Turner Syndrome awareness. (turnersyndromefoundation.org)
- The goal of the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) is to support research initiatives and facilitate education programs that increase professional awareness and enhance medical care of those affected by Turner syndrome. (turnersyndromefoundation.org)
- You're invited to the second annual Turner Syndrome Awareness Month Blog Hop hosted by Lori Kobular! (blogspot.com)
- Lori is a Board Member and longtime supporter of the Turner Syndrome Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to increase awareness and education of Turner Syndrome (TS). (blogspot.com)
- Lori hosts the Blog Hop annually in February because it is Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. (blogspot.com)
- The Blog Hop connects card designers, scrapbookers, crafters, and more over a common cause: Turner Syndrome awareness. (blogspot.com)
- Great way to make the Awareness for Turner Syndrome be known! (pennywardink.com)
- Thank for raising awareness about Turners - I did not realize that it could lead to so many other illness! (pennywardink.com)
- I am so happy that this hop is educating and bringing awareness to Turner Syndrome! (pennywardink.com)
- Thanks for sharing your creativity and helping to spread awareness of Turner Syndrome. (pennywardink.com)
Abstract1
- abstract = "A rare case of myelinoclastic diffuse sclerosis (MDS), occasionally referred to as Schilder{\textquoteright}s disease, is reported in a child with Turner{\textquoteright}s syndrome. (elsevierpure.com)
Researchers1
- TSGA is a founding member of the Turner Resource Network, a collaborative group that also includes Turner Syndrome Society, medical professionals, and researchers. (globalgenes.org)
Webbed neck1
- Girl with Turner syndrome also has other physical changes as webbed neck, puffiness of hands and feet, heart defects and kidney problems. (difference.wiki)
Prevalence2
- Prevalence and descriptive epidemiology of Turner syndrome in the United States, 2000-2017: A report from the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. (msdmanuals.com)
- Further studies are required to assess the prevalence of spontaneous abortions, birth defects, and genetic syndromes in agricultur al communities. (cdc.gov)
Ovarian failure2
- 90% of women with Turner syndrome suffer with ovarian failure, which means their ovaries are incapable of producing the hormones needed to create eggs. (makeababy.ca)
- Most girls with Turner syndrome are infertile due to ovarian failure. (drankireddy.com)
Prenatal2
- Noninvasive prenatal testing of maternal blood can be used to screen for Turner syndrome with great sensitivity and specificity. (medscape.com)
- The Turner Syndrome Program at CHOP is one of the country's top care centers of its kind, treating over 700 girls with Turner syndrome (TS) ages newborn through young adulthood and offering prenatal visits. (chop.edu)
Ultrasound2
- Turner syndrome is sometimes suspected in pregnancy during a routine ultrasound. (contact.org.uk)
- Fetal ultrasound during pregnancy can also show the possibility of Turner syndrome. (chkd.org)
Mosaic Turner3
- are said to have mosaic Turner syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
- Want more amazing articles related to Mosaic Turner Syndrome? (differencebetween.net)
- One of her sisters was patients seen at Boston Floating Hospital found to have mosaic Turner syndrome. (who.int)
Genetic disorder1
- Turner Syndrome is a leading genetic disorder affecting 1 in 2,000 women and girls. (blogspot.com)
Disorder1
- She had a history of depression since 2015, and a medical history of seizure disorder, hypothyroidism, and Turner syndrome. (psychiatrist.com)
Ovaries1
- Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects. (drankireddy.com)
Adulthood3
- A small percentage of people with Turner syndrome retain normal ovarian function through young adulthood. (medlineplus.gov)
- Growth failure is a substantial feature of Turner syndrome (TS) and typically progresses from infancy to adulthood. (termedia.pl)
- Turner Syndrome can also be detected throughout adulthood when signs present themselves. (makeababy.ca)
Cases of Turner syndrome1
- Most cases of Turner syndrome are not inherited. (medlineplus.gov)
Care for Turner syndrome1
- A novel program designed to provide comprehensive care for Turner syndrome at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) and UT Physicians is one of the first in the U.S. to be designated an adult clinic by the Turner Syndrome Global Alliance (TSGA) . (uth.edu)
People with Turner syndrome2
- While most people have 46 chromosomes, people with Turner syndrome usually have 45 in some or all cells. (wikipedia.org)
- Generally people with Turner syndrome have a shorter life expectancy, mostly due to heart problems and diabetes. (wikipedia.org)
Patients with Turner syndrome3
- Patients with Turner syndrome should be investigated for the presence of Y chromosomal material using a Y-centromeric probe. (medscape.com)
- Cardiovascular complications can occur in around 20% of patients with Turner syndrome (see box). (gponline.com)
- The aim of this report is to explore the psychiatric manifestations and comorbidities in patients with Turner syndrome. (psychiatrist.com)
Individuals with Turner syndrome4
- Individuals with Turner syndrome exhibit relatively normal verbal IQ, but they possess weaknesses in visual-spatial and executive areas of their cognitive profile. (psychiatrist.com)
- All of these factors put individuals with Turner syndrome at high risk for depression. (psychiatrist.com)
- Studies 5 in the last 12 years show consistently more severe depressive symptoms in individuals with Turner syndrome than in previous years. (psychiatrist.com)
- Is it true that all individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS) are weaker in math than their peers? (turnersyndromefoundation.org)
Female births3
- The X chromosome was one of the 2 sex chromosomes in humans, and about 1 out of every 2,000 live female births were affected by Turner syndrome (TS). (physiciansweekly.com)
- Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disease with an incidence rate of between 1:2000 and 1:5000 live female births. (cdlib.org)
- 1 out of 2500 female births will be diagnosed with Turner Syndrome, a chromosomal condition that is caused by the partial or complete absence of the second sex chromosome. (makeababy.ca)
Growth hormone2
- The mean adult height of women with Turner syndrome without growth hormone therapy is around 20 cm (8 in) shorter than the mean of women in the general population. (wikipedia.org)
- In the past, Turner syndrome advocacy organizations had strong support from our industry partners who develop and market growth hormone, a medication used for Turner syndrome. (globalgenes.org)
Hypothyroidism1
- In 2013, she presented to the BronxCare Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic and was found to have minimal complications thus far with no cardiovascular issues, sensorineural hearing impairment, hypothyroidism, or metabolic syndrome but definitely was at risk for osteopenia base on dual-energy x-ray scan. (psychiatrist.com)
Girls with Turner8
- At birth, girls with Turner syndrome may have swollen hands and feet because of lymphedema. (medscape.com)
- Girls with Turner syndrome usually have a decrease in growth percentiles starting between ages 4 and 6. (childrenshospital.org)
- Due to a wide variability in symptoms, some girls with Turner syndrome may not be diagnosed until the teen years or later. (childrenshospital.org)
- We also offer several programs that address the psychosocial issues commonly faced by girls with Turner syndrome and their family members. (chop.edu)
- Several studies 3 suggest that girls with Turner syndrome have difficulty with processing emotion and social cognition. (psychiatrist.com)
- The Girls with Turner syndrome have second X chromosome missing (45X), and because of this, the body develops differently. (difference.wiki)
- TSGA was founded in 2014 by parents of girls with Turner syndrome in response to the lack of a coordinated effort to promote research on TS. (globalgenes.org)
- Many of the health problems affecting girls with Turner syndrome can be managed or fixed with treatment. (chkd.org)
Births1
- One in every 500 male births is the victim of this syndrome. (majordifferences.com)
Behavioral1
- In contrast, few studies have systematically evaluated the presence of mood and behavioral syndromes in these women. (psychiatrist.com)
Fluid around the neck1
- Symptoms that may indicate Turner Syndrome in infants include: fluid around the neck, swelling of the hands and feet, and heart problems. (makeababy.ca)
Fetuses1
- Also, only 1-2% of Turner Syndrome fetuses are born alive. (majordifferences.com)
Women with Turner8
- 2 In addition to physical obstacles, women with Turner syndrome also suffer from cognitive difficulties. (psychiatrist.com)
- 4 Women with Turner syndrome usually experience fewer romantic and sexual attachments and significantly lower occupational and academic achievement, even with similar verbal IQs. (psychiatrist.com)
- The aim of this work was to analyze recollection and familiarity mechanisms in women with Turner´s Syndrome, in order to determine if a differential profile associated therewith exists. (bvsalud.org)
- The investigation developed through a retrospective ex post facto design with two groups, in an intentional sample of women with turner´s Syndrome and its respective controls. (bvsalud.org)
- Determining the differential contribution of both processes to the recognition memory in women with Turner´s Syndrome would allow the design of interventions tending to potentiate mnesic strategies that optimize the global performance of recovery process. (bvsalud.org)
- It offers support, advice and information to girls and women with Turner Syndrome and their families. (contact.org.uk)
- The reproductive organs of women with Turner Syndrome are normal in every other aspect, and with egg donation and hormone therapy, most women are able to maintain normal, healthy pregnancies. (makeababy.ca)
- Most women with Turner syndrome are infertile. (drankireddy.com)
Deletion1
- When only part of an X chromosome is missing (deletion), a girl with the syndrome will often have milder signs of TS. (chkd.org)