Question 1

what causes turner syndrome?

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Turner: Its a genetic disorder caused by a chromosome abnormality. One x chromosome is missing in some or all cells. It manifests in the classic case as a female with short stature, webbed neck, wide spaced nipples, shield-shaped chest, short fingers, cardiac and kidney problems, GI issues, endocrine problems with growth, thyroid, diabetes, autoimmune disorders.

Question 2

what causes turner syndrome, noonan syndrome, & the rare klippel-fell syndrome? what happens during fetal development that causes these conditions?

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A genetic accident: During formation of the egg or sperm can leave out an x chromosome in either one. A fetus whose genetic make-up includes the germ cell missing a chr. X has turner syndrome. One of 8 different genetic mutations is passed on to a fetus by 1 parent or happens spontaneously  to cause noonan syndrome. 2 related genetic mutations are passed on to the fetus by 1 parent to cause klippel-feil syndrome.

Question 3

what is turner syndrome?

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Turners Syndrome: Turner syndrome is caused in females when there is absence of one xchromosime, the girls are born with one x chromosome and the features are.Short stature, broad chest, low hairline, low set ears and webbed neck.There is non functioning ovaries and they do not get menstruation.They are more prone to congenital heartdisease, hypothyriodism, diabetes and few other conditions.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

what are the effects of turner syndrome?

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Turner Syndrome: is characterized by short stature, delayed or no puberty due to loss of ovarian function.  Most women are infertile.  One third are born with a heart defect and some also have skeletal malformations.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of turner syndrome?

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Turner syndrome: Symptoms and features of turner syndrome: thick neck, wide chest with distant nipples, osteoporosis, short stature, higher risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, heart murmur secondary to heart disease, arms turning outwards at the elbows, not having periods during pubertal age, learning disability.

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