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Symptoms of Turner Syndrome may include any of the following:
- Short Stature
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Specific Heart problems
- Kidney problems
- Thyroid problems
- Hearing problems and a high number of ear infections during childhood
- NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) like behavior
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) like behavior
Other 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
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSee the link below for information on Turner's Syndrome.
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∙ 15y agoThey have short limbs, no mental retardation, most of them have problems of the hearst like coarctation of aorta.
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∙ 12y agoyour mom who has aids
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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. ...
What is an example of a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present?
Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present. Other examples of disorders associated with an error in the number of chromosomes are Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), Triple X syndrome, and Klinefelter Syndrome.
What conditions are associated with Turner syndrome?
characterized by retarded growth that leads to a small stature and frequent infertility. Individuals with Turner syndrome report an increased incidence of fractures in childhood and osteoporotic fractures in adulthood.
A karyotype would be unable to Turner syndrome?
No, a karyotype shows if a person has Turner syndrome.
Has anyone been cured from turner's syndrome?
No, nobody has been cured from Turner syndrome.
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. ...
What are serve cases of turner's syndrome?
A severe case of Turner syndrome would be if someone who has many of the characteristics associated with it, especially if these characteristics were the possible problems with the heart, kidney or thyroid.
How can turner's syndrome be treated?
symptoms can be reduced by hormone therapy using estrogens and growth hormones
How common is juvenile arthritis in Turner syndrome?
Juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune condition, has been recently (1998) associated with Turner syndrome. The prevalence seems to be at least six times greater than would be expected if the two conditions were only randomly associated
What is an example of a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present?
Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a disorder associated with an error in the number of chromosomes present. Other examples of disorders associated with an error in the number of chromosomes are Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), Triple X syndrome, and Klinefelter Syndrome.
What conditions are associated with Turner syndrome?
characterized by retarded growth that leads to a small stature and frequent infertility. Individuals with Turner syndrome report an increased incidence of fractures in childhood and osteoporotic fractures in adulthood.
Can Turner Syndrome be inherited?
Turner syndrome can rarely be inherited
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.
How do you diagnose turner syndrome?
The diagnosis is confirmed with a blood test to look at the person's chromosomes so it can be seen if the second X chromosome is missing. This test is done after a doctor notices the person has characteristics associated with Turner syndrome.
Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
All are conditions associated with changes in human chromosomes numbers except A Down Syndrome B Turner Syndrome C Klinefelter Syndromme D Jacobs Syndrome E Fragile X Syndrome?
The answer is D. Jacobs Syndrome
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.
