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Turner Syndrome
Alternate Names : Bonnevie-Ullrich Syndrome, Gonadal Dysgenesis, Monosomy X
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Turner Syndrome Prevention
There is no known prevention for this inherited disorder. If prenatal amniocentesis karyotype (chromosome analysis) detects a missing X chromosome, signifying Turner syndrome, some parents may wish to pursue genetic counseling.
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- Neurologic Disorders
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• Definition
• Turner Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Turner Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Turner Syndrome Prevention
• Turner Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Turner Syndrome Treatment
• Turner Syndrome Prognosis
• Turner Syndrome Complications
• Turner Syndrome Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arthritis
• Cataract
• Chronic Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Disease)
• Diabetes
• Infertility
Tests & Exams
• Estradiol - Test
• FSH
• Growth Hormone
• Karyotyping
• LH Blood Test
Other Topics
• Dry Eyes
• Eyelid Drooping
• High Blood Pressure
• Menstruation - Absent
• Obesity
• Short Stature
Review Date : 2/5/2003
Reviewed By : Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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