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TERAATOLOGY
TERAATOLOGY
ROLL NO:19
SUBJECT:TERATOLOGY
SUBMITTED TO:DR ASMATULLAH
INSTITUTE OF ZOOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB LAHORE
Turner Syndrome:
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The
cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X
chromosome. Turner syndrome symptoms include short stature and lack
of breast development and periods. Treatment for Turner syndrome may
include hormone therapy.
Besides short stature, females with Turner syndrome often have certain
physical traits:
Broad chest.
Cubits valgus, where the arms point out slightly at the elbows.
Dental problems.
Eye problems, such as a lazy eye or drooping eyelids.
Scoliosis, when the spine curves sideways.
Low hairline at the back of the neck.
Many skin moles.
Missing knuckle in a particular finger or toe, making the digit
shorter.
Narrow fingernails and toenails.
Small lower jaw.
Swelling of the hands and feet.
Unusually short, wide neck or webbed neck (extra skin folds).
Bone problems:
These are also common with TS. People with Turner syndrome should
exercise and get enough calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones. Bone
problems include:
Clumsiness.
Executive functions, including problems with managing and
planning, memory, attention, and cognitive flexibility -- or changing
the way they think about something.
Nonverbal problem solving, like math.
Understanding social cues, like facial expressions.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS:
How is Turner syndrome (TS) diagnosed?
Swelling in hands or feet and skin webbing on the neck (may show
up soon after birth).
Short stature or stop in growth.
Lack of breast development and menstrual periods.
A genetic test called a karyotype analysis can confirm a Turner syndrome
diagnosis. This test requires a blood draw. It can determine whether one
of the X chromosomes is fully or partially missing.
Other times, children receive a diagnosis soon after birth or during early
childhood because of their symptoms. But some people aren’t diagnosed
with Turner syndrome until they reach adulthood. These women may go
through puberty and get their periods. But they often have early ovarian
failure (early menopause).
Cardiologist.
Ophthalmologist.
Otolaryngologist (ENT).
Psychologist.
Speech pathologist.
Surgeon.
Parents can help the care team by keeping growth charts and tracking
other symptoms. It’s also a good idea for families to get genetic
counseling.
PREVENTION:
Can Turner syndrome be prevented?
No. The chance of having a baby with Turner syndrome doesn’t increase
with the age of the mother.
Certain treatments, such as hormone therapy, are best started early. It’s
also important to stay on top of other medical concerns, such as heart
problems. Your healthcare provider can help you set up a team of
specialists to manage your child’s care. Your child will likely need regular
monitoring and checkups to keep tabs on her health and any concerns.
Women with Turner syndrome are usually infertile, meaning they can’t
get pregnant. But some women can get pregnant using special
fertilization techniques.