Question 1

what is may-turner syndrome?

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Compressed iliac vei: May- thurner syndrome classically refer to a compression of the left common iliac vein by the iliac artery . This result in left leg pain, swelling and deep vein thrombosis. It has now been expanded and is now called non thrombotic  iliac vein lesions (nivl), to include both the right and left iliac veins.).

Question 2

how do you treat turner syndrome?

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Turner syndrome: Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder occurring in females resulting in the absence of the second sex chromosome. The physical results of this in girls and women are variable. All females with this disorder should receive appropriate medical screening for heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid disease, reproductive health issues, and should be seen by physicians who can counsel appropriately.

Question 3

what is parsonage-turner syndrome?

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I looked it up: This syndrome can begin with severe shoulder or arm pain followed by weakness and numbness[Those who suffer from Parsonage–Turner experience acute, sudden-onset pain radiating from the shoulder to the upper arm. Affected muscles become weak and atrophied..  This is from Wikipedia - I had never heard of it

Question 4

long term outcome for turner syndrome?

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Good in general: With appropriate health care and health screening most women with turner syndrome can lead relatively healthy lives. Much of this depends upon the severity of the associated problems, such as heart disease.

Question 5

can you explain mosaic turner syndrome?

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A little complex: Classic turner syndrome is a female who is missing 1 of the 2 x chromosomes, designated as 46x. A normal female has 2 x chromosomes (46xx). Most turner mosaics have a mix of normal cells and turner cells resulting in a milder form of turner syndrome. There are several variations however-- some with 1 normal and one abnormal x chromosomes and evan a male form with a normal x and an abnormal y.

Question 6

how to determine if i have turner syndrome?

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Chromosome study: There are some suggestive physical features that will lead some to consider the label. The definitive test is a chromosome study. That can come up with a normal study, a classical turner , 45x0, a mosaic or other non-classical form.

Question 7

can someone with turner syndrome have kids?

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Perhaps: Females with turner's syndrome have only one normal x chromosome and have amenorrhea, no ovulation, and are sterile.  There is a condition called mosaic where there may be a defective or partial x chromosome along with a normal one.  Now, with modern technology such as oocyte donation some women with turner's may carry a pregnancy.  There are other risks, however.

Question 8

what is turner syndrome and how is it treated?

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See below: Turner syndrome is a genetic condition in which a female does not have the usual pair of two x chromosomes.

Those with turner syndrome can have a normal life when carefully monitored by their doctor.

There is no known way to prevent turner syndrome.

Question 9

what is mosaic turner syndrome? common symptoms?

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Two cell lines: Regular turner syndrome arises when the drop out of one "x" sex chromosome occurs before or at conception, then all babies cells would have xo turner.  When it drops out after conception, after the first, second or whatever cell division, a line of xo  affects that cell line but normal xx are in the other cells. Mosaics have less turner specific abnormalities but effect varies on % of affected cells.

Question 10

do you think i should get tested for turner syndrome?

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Can Not Answer Yet: This question can not be answered without more information.Are you male or female? Are you shorter than average? If female have you regular periods? And more.Why are you concerned?

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