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By Ali Danhoff
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Dr. Henry Turner, an endocrinologist, discovered this syndrome in 1938 when observing female patients. Occurs when a female is missing all or some of her X chromosome. Turner’s syndrome is not inherited; it is a mutation dealing with the X chromosome. Affects 1 in every 2,500 girls. http://dockgenetics.wikispaces.com/Turner+Syndrome- +Andria+Walsh
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A karyotype is a blood test that looks at the chromosomes and determines whether a female has Turner’s Syndrome. A positive test will show only 45 chromosomes, while a female who is negative for Turner’s Syndrome has 44 autosomes and 2 sex cells. At times a female with Turner’s Syndrome may have 44 autosomes and 2 sex cells, but one of her X chromosomes may be missing a part.
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An ultrasound can also determine if a female has Turner’s Syndrome because it examines the fetus. http://download.imaging.consult.com/ic/images/S1933033207703932/gr1-midi.jpg
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Lack of height (average of 4’7) Extra skin around neck (aka webneck) Low-set ears Droopy eyelids/lazy eye No menstrual cycle Scoliosis Hearing problems http://eobiology.wikispaces.com/Turner+Syndrome+C
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BABY WITH TURNER’S SYNDROME ADULT WITH TURNER’S SYNDROME http://eobiology.wikispaces.com/Turner+Syndrome+ C http://www.saida.org.za/societies/turner.htm www.saida.org.za/societies/turner.htm
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Learning difficulties, especially in math Problems with spatial skills Self-esteem issues dealing with their bodies
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HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) injects estrogen for a female teenager to go through puberty. The downside for hormone injections is they may cause breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Somatropin is a prescription drug to help grow taller and gain muscle. Side effects like nausea, hair loss, weakness, swelling of many different body parts, and changes with vision. https://www.united- pharmacy.com/?m=show_product&global_product_id=13
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Saunders. (2007). Kliegman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed. Maryland heights: An Imprint of Elsevier. Syndrome, T. (n.d.). Turner Syndrome Society of the US. Turner Syndrome Society of the US. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from Treatment Options for Turner Syndrome. (n.d.). Turner Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment & Complications. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from Turner Syndrome. (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from Turner Syndrome Treatment : Treatment Search Results on Healthline.com. (n.d.). Health Search Engine and Free Medical Information - Healthline. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from Turner syndrome - Genetics Home Reference. (n.d.). Genetics Home Reference - Your guide to understanding genetic conditions. Retrieved May 23, 2010, from
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