Turner syndrome and cardiovascular anomalies: Care for girls and women

Turner syndrome (TS) occurs in about one of 2500 live-born females, and it is the most common sex chromosome abnormality1 in pregnant women who were undergoing amniocentesis. The common clinical features include short stature, renal anomalies, cardiac anomalies, and primary amenorrhea. Adults with TS may be susceptible to a range of disorders, such as osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, and others.2 Currently, growth hormone therapy is effective in treating the short stature, and TS patients may reach an adult height of 150.0  ± 5.1 cm.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research