Turner syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年2月11日 · Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing. Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects.
Turner syndrome - Wikipedia
Turner syndrome (TS), commonly known as 45,X, or 45,X0 [note 1], is a chromosomal disorder in which cells have only one X chromosome or are partially missing an X chromosome (sex chromosome monosomy) leading to the complete or partial deletion of the pseudoautosomal regions (PAR1, PAR2) in the affected X chromosome.
Turner Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Turner syndrome happens when a baby assigned female at birth is born with one missing or partial X chromosome. It causes a variety of symptoms and features, like short stature and issues with ovary function. There’s no cure, but treatment involves managing hormone levels and other health conditions.
Turner Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月8日 · Turner syndrome, also referred to as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome is the most common sex chromosomal abnormality found in females. It results when one of the X chromosomes is missing, partially or completely.
Turner syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects development in people who are assigned female at birth. Females typically have two X chromosomes, but in individuals with Turner syndrome, one copy of the X chromosome is missing or altered.
Turner syndrome - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年2月11日 · Because Turner syndrome can result in developmental concerns and medical complications, several specialists may be involved in screening for specific conditions, making diagnoses, recommending treatments and providing care.
About Turner Syndrome - National Human Genome Research …
2013年9月24日 · Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition that alters development in females. Women with this condition tend to be shorter than average and are usually unable to conceive a child (infertile) because of an absence of ovarian function.
Turner Syndrome: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment - Verywell …
2024年4月18日 · Turner syndrome is a congenital disorder affecting females caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. It affects one of every 2,500 female babies, causing medical and developmental problems such as short height, …
Turner Syndrome - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder resulting in short stature and lack of puberty, along with several other medical issues. The severity of these problems varies among affected individuals. Typically, a female has two X chromosomes.
Turner syndrome: Overview - Massachusetts General Hospital
What is Turner syndrome? Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition in which people assigned female at birth are missing part of or all of the second sex chromosome. The missing chromosome (made of DNA) prevents the female body from growing and developing typically.