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Turner syndrome

What are the symptoms?

Turner syndrome is generally characterised by short stature and non functioning ovaries, usually leading to the absence of pubertal development and infertility. Though growth hormone secretion is nearly always normal the treatment with growth hormone has demonstrated an increase in growth rate. At an appropriate age girls are given oestrogen for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the introduction of regular uterine withdrawal bleeds, which is important to keep the uterus healthy.

Physical features associated with Turner syndrome may include Coarctation of the aorta, webbing of the neck, wide spaced nipples and puffy hands and feet. Sleeping and feeding difficulties may occur in early childhood and though intelligence spans the normal range there can be learning and behavioural difficulties, which benefit from appropriate support and the diligence of the girls themselves.

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Medical written November 1995 by Dr Richard Stanhope. Last updated September 2005 by Dr Richard Stanhope, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. Psychological and behavioural characteristics last updated February 2004 by Dr O Udwin, Consultant Clinical Child Psychologist, West London Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK and Dr A Kuczynski, Child Clinical Psychologist, South London & Maudsley NHS Trust, London, UK.

 

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