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All About Turner’s Syndrome
By:
Kimberly A. Gamson
Introduction
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Introduction of The Creator
What is Turner’s Syndrome?
Symptoms
Complications
Treatment
Life Expectancy
Conclusion
What is Turner’s Syndrome?
• First described and diagnosed by Dr.
Henry Turner in the 1930’s
• Affects only females
• Occurs within one in 2,500 births
• Not believed to be an inherited genetic
condition
• May be diagnosed in eutero , after
delivery, or during teen or adult years
Diagnosis & Symptoms
• Diagnosis can be made by tests
• Several test may need to be done before the
final diagnosis is made
• Short Stature
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Heart abnormalities
• Problems with sense of direction, manual
dexterity and social skills
• Webbed neck
• Lack of menstruation
Complications
 Hypertension
 Heart Disease
 Lymphedema
 Aortic Dissection
 Diabetes
 Infertility
 Ear & Hearing Problems
 Kidney Disease
 Learning disabilities
 Osteoporosis
 Thyroid Problems
Treatment
• During childhood and adolescence
should be seen by a pediatric
endocrinologist
• Growth hormone injections are
beneficial
• Estrogen is needed to begin monthly
menstruation and prevent
osteoporosis
• Should get regular check-ups with
GP, Endocrinologist, cardiologist
and ENT
• Specialists may be able to help with
donor embryos
Life Expectancy
• Some health care professionals
and researchers state that
those with this condition have
a decreased life expectancy as
they get older
• However, all things being
equal, there is no reason why a
woman with Turner syndrome
should not lead a full,
productive life.
Conclusion
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Turner’s Syndrome Turner Syndrome
(also known as Ullrich-Turner
syndrome) is a chromosomal condition
first described by Dr. Henry Turner in
the 1930′s
It affects only females, and is
characterized by short stature and the
lack of normal sexual development at
puberty
Several tests may be done before the
final diagnosis is made
There is no reason why a woman with
Turner syndrome should not lead a full,
productive life
References
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Davidson, J. (2010). Turner Syndrome, Retrieved August 4,2010
from http://femalecare.net/tag/turner-syndrome/
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eCureMe. (2003). Turner’s Syndrome, Retrieved August 4, 2010 from
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/turner's_syndrome.asp
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HealthTree. (2010). Turner Syndrome Complications and Side Effects,
Retrieved August 4, 2010 from
http://www.healthtree.com/articles/turner-syndrome/complications/
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MedicineNet. (2010). Turner Syndrome, Retrieved August 4, 2010 from
http://www.medicinenet.com/turner_syndrome/article.htm