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TURNER’S SYNDROME

TURNER’S SYNDROME. TURNER’S SYDROME. Also called Ullrich -Turner syndrome was name as turner syndrome by Dr Henry, who discovered the condition in 1938 chromosomal condition that alters development in females affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. Types.

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TURNER’S SYNDROME

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  1. TURNER’S SYNDROME

  2. TURNER’S SYDROME • Also called Ullrich-Turner syndrome • was name as turner syndrome by Dr Henry, who discovered the condition in 1938 • chromosomal condition that alters development in females • affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls

  3. Types • Classical turner syndrome- one which features lack of complete X chromosome . • mosaic turner syndrome-features abnormalities in X chromosomes of only some cells in the body.

  4. SYMPTOMS • Short stature • Webbed Neck • Lack of development of the ovaries, leading to infertility

  5. Skeletal abnormalities • Puffiness in the hands and feet • Low hairline • Saggy eyelids • Obesity • Low ears

  6. Spots on skin (colored) • Short fingers and toes • Hearing problems • Lower jaw smaller than normal • Irregular rotation of wrist and elbow joints • Soft nails turning upward at the ends at old age

  7. CAUSE • condition that is present at birth and only affects females. It can cause several different symptoms, from minor cosmetic issues to major heart defects. Almost all women with this condition have short stature and loss of ovarian function. The cause of Turner syndrome is the complete or partial absence of one of the two X chromosomes (sex chromosomes).

  8. TREATMENT -As a genetic disorder, Turner's syndrome lacks a cure, but the effective management of the disorder is possible • Growth hormone supplementation is the standard treatment for increasing height. • ovarian hormone therapy (estrogen, a female sex hormone).

  9. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is very important as it reduces the risk associated with ovarian failure, more specifically osteoporosis and heart failure. • assisted reproduction

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