Turner Syndrome Quiz
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Learn more about Turner syndrome
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Instead of having 2 X chromosomes (XX), one X chromosome is partially or completely missing (X). It occurs randomly and only in women. A number of organ systems can be affected, such as the ovaries, heart, etc.
Long intervals between periods e.g. 39 days or more
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Shorter than other children of similar age
Puffy hands, which when pressed form a depressed area for a few seconds only
Late or incomplete puberty
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose turner syndrome
Is your menstrual cycle infrequent e.g. longer than 39 days?
Do you have abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late
Are (or were) you shorter than other children around your age?
When you press on the swelling on back of your hand and let go, does the skin bounce back right away without remaining depressed?
Have you had late or missed puberty, late development of sexual characteristic?
Girls with Turner syndrome receive hormone therapy to promote growth and development. Other treatments depend on the symptoms that occur. While there is no cure, with treatment it's possible to lead a normal life.
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References
Gravholt CH, Viuff MH, Brun S, Stochholm K, Andersen NH. Turner syndrome: mechanisms and management. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2019 Oct;15(10):601-614. doi: 10.1038/s41574-019-0224-4. Epub 2019 Jun 18. PMID: 31213699.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-019-0224-4
Milbrandt T, Thomas E. Turner syndrome. Pediatr Rev. 2013 Sep;34(9):420-1. doi: 10.1542/pir.34-9-420. PMID: 24000347.
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/34/9/420/34800/Turner-Syndrome?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Paolucci DG, Bamba V. Turner Syndrome: Care of the Patient: Birth to Late Adolescence. Pediatr Endocrinol Rev. 2017 Jun;14(Suppl 2):454-461. doi: 10.17458/per.vol14.2017.pb.turnersyndromecare. PMID: 28647950.
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Reviewed By:
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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