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Turner Syndrome Learning Center

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Welcome

Turner syndrome is a genetic condition in which a female does not have the usual pair of two X chromosomes.Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome; Gonadal dysgenesis; Monosomy X.Humans have 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes contain all of...

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Symptoms
Possible symptoms in young infants include:Swollen hands and feetWide and webbed neckA combination of the following s...
Causes
Humans have 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes contain all of your genes and DNA, the building blocks of the body.
Tests
Turner syndrome can be diagnosed at any stage of life. It may be diagnosed before birth if chromosome analysis is don...
Treatments
Growth hormone may help a child with Turner syndrome grow taller. Estrogen replacement therapy is often started when ...
Prevention
  • No known prevention

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