Turner Syndrome
BY:Nora and Itzel
Turner Syndrome
Definition:
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by physical features and complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome.
sideffects
-short stature
-extra skin on neck
-puffiness or swelling
-heart defects
-high blood pressure
-kidney problems
-non functioning ovaries
symptoms
-wide neck
-broad chest
-heart murmur
-minor eye problems
-receding or small lower jaw
-low set ears
-delayed groth
How is the disorder treated?
There isn't really a cure but there are treatments that can minimize its symptoms such as estrogen therapy and hormone injections.
what happens to cause the disease?
If a girl has Turner Syndrome one copy of the X-chromosome is missing or significantly changed.
how is it diagnosed?
Its suspected when there are a number of typical physical features observed. sometimes diagnosed when at birth because of heart problems or unusually wide neck or swelling of the hands or feet of the mother.