Turner's syndrome in adulthood.

Journal article

Turner's syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality in females, affecting 1:2,500 live female births. It is a result of absence of an X chromosome or the presence of a structurally abnormal X chromosome. Its most consistent clinical features are short stature and ovarian failure. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that adults with Turner's syndrome are also susceptible to a range of disorders, including osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, and renal and gastrointestinal disease. W...

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Authors: Elsheikh, M; Dunger, D; Wass, J

• Journal: Endocrine reviews
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 120-140
• Publication date: 2002-02-01
• DOI: 10.1210/er.23.1.120
• EISSN: 1945-7189
• ISSN: 0163-769X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Genitalia, Female; Cardiovascular Diseases; Neoplasms; Hypothyroidism; Autoimmune Diseases; Adult; Kidney Diseases; Ear Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Cognition Disorders; Skin Diseases; Turner Syndrome; Female