Turner syndrome simple english wikipedia, the free. Turner syndrome ts, in which there is loss of all or part of one sex chromosome, occurs in one in 2500 liveborn females and is associated with characteristic findings, such as growth failure, pubertal delay, and cardiac anomalies. Ullrichs contributions gave rise to the eponym ullrichturner syndrome sometimes used in europe. Turners syndrome is commonly called bonnevieullrichturner syndrome or ullrichturner syndrome in europe because early doctors there also described the disease. A clinically similar syndrome is termed noonans syndrome pseudo turners syndrome. The significance of the frontier in american history is a collection of four essays written by noted historian frederick jackson turner from 1893 to 1910. The condition has generally been known as turners syndrome in the american and english literature, and as the ullrichturner syndrome in publications from the continent of europe. Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 in 5,000 births. It is also referred to as ullrichturner or bonnevieullrichturner, is. Turner syndrome ts also known as ullrichturner syndrome, gonadal dysgenesis, and 45,x, is a condition in which a female is partly or completely missing an x chromosome. The condition is much more common in utero that is, before birth. The following description of turner syndrome ts and explanation of some of the issues. It is very thorough and covers just about everything you ever wondered about ts and more.
Turner syndrome ts is one of the most common human chromosome anomalies. Turner syndrome ts is a neurogenetic disorder characterized by partial or complete monosomyx. Dr turner was an endocrinologist from oklahoma city who discovered turner syndrome when a group of women he was. He published a comprehensive medical description of the syndrome. Turner syndrome ts, also known 45,x, or 45,x0, is a genetic condition in which a female is partly or completely missing an x chromosome. It is possible to test for turner syndrome before a baby is born if the ultrasound or other prenatal tests show signs of turner syndrome. Typically, they develop menstrual periods and breasts only with. Ullrichturner syndrome, bonnevieulrich syndrome, 45, x syndrome, chromosome x monosomy x, gonadal dysgenesis 45,x, schereshevkii turner syndrome, turner varny. Dr turner was an endocrinologist from oklahoma city who discovered turner syndrome when a group of women he was treating for dwarfism didnt respond to treatments. The possibility of growth hormone treatment for short stature and ivf for infertility are. Girls with turners syndrome without the complications of serious cardiovascular or kidney abnormalities can be expected to have a normal life span. Turners syndrome patients usually present with short stature and have streak or immature ovaries. Although the parlance diseasecausing gene is common, it is the occurrence of an abnormality in these genes that causes the disease. In 1938, turner first described this syndrome in postpubertal females consisting of sexual infantilism, short stature, webbed neck, and cubitus valgus.
Turner syndrome, also known as 45 x, is a genetic disorder of human females. If your institution subscribes to this resource, and you dont have a myaccess profile, please contact your librarys reference desk for information on how to. Turner syndrome might be suspected due to symptoms, but the diagnosis needs to be confirmed by genetic testing. Structural biochemistrygenetic diseasesturner syndrome. It is usually caused by the loss of one of the x chromosomes turners syndrome occurs in 1 out of 2000, to 1 out of 5000 female births. High frequency hearing loss in ullrichturner syndrome. American doctor henry turner recognized a pattern of short stature and incomplete sexual maturation in otherwise normal females. Turner syndrome colorado connecting the turner syndrome. Turner syndrome is a genetic disease that was named after dr. Turners syndrome is one among the most common causes of primary amenorrhea. Turner syndrome ts is a human genetic disorder involving females. Growth hormone often helps girls reach heights that are close to average. This is a good book for anyone who has turners syndrome and a heart condition.
It shows us what can happen and complications that may arise from having heart surgery. Henry turner, but chromosomal abnormalities were not discovered until 1960. The wide range of somatic features in ullrichturner syndrome suggests that a number of. Diagnosis and management thomas morgan, md, washington university school of medicine, st. It is a genetic abnormality that affects the development in only females. Part of the contemporary endocrinology book series coe. There is nothing that either parent did before or at the start of the pregnancy. Typically, they develop menstrual periods and breasts only with hormone. These early studies also discovered an extraordinary incidence of hypertension and aortic disease in young. Article pdf available in genetic testing and molecular biomarkers 192. Noonan syndrome also called pseudoturner syndrome and male turner syndrome resembles this disorder.
History of turners syndrome it is named after an endocrinologist who first described it, henry h. In russia it is commonly referred to as sheresewskis syndrome. Turner syndrome society of the united states genetic and. Cardiovascular anomalies in children and young adults with. Turner syndrome, also known 45,x, or 45,x0, is a genetic condition in which a female is partly or completely missing an x chromosome. It involves a lack of part or all of a second sex chromosome in some or all cells. The most common features include short stature and gonadal dysgenesis, although many organ systems and tissues may also be affected to a lesser or greater degree. Turner syndrome occurs when all or part of one of the x chromosome is lost before or soon after the time of conception. For patients with cardiovascular pathology, treatment and monitoring. The clinical practice guidelines for the care of girls and women with turner syndrome is a 70page document describing health care recommendations for physicians and providers of care. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects only females.
Turner syndrome ts is a neurogenetic disorder characterized by partial or complete. Definition chv genetic disease that produces sterile females due to the x chromosome defect. Cardiovascular anomalies in children and young adults with ullrichturner syndromethe erlangen experience thomas m. Cardiovascular anomalies in children and young adults with ullrichturner.
However, in women with turners syndrome, one of these chromosomes is absent or abnormal. Turner syndrome turner syndrome by erica james and. Within months of the siege, psychiatrists dubbed the strange phenomenon stockholm syndrome, which became part of the popular lexicon in 1974 when it. With appropriate medical treatment and support, a girl or woman with turners syndrome can lead a normal, healthy and productive life.
Ts is associated with certain physical and medical features including estrogen deficiency, short stature and increased risk for several diseases with cardiac conditions being among the most serious. To read a more detailed description of how this happens, please refer to the guide for families, pages 36. Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the x chromosomes sex chromosomes is missing or partially missing. The following is a list of genetic disorders and if known, type of mutation and the chromosome involved. Information about turner syndrome can be found on the internet and in books. A rare case of turners syndrome presenting with mullerian. The clinical spectrum of ts is much broader and often less severe than that described in many textbooks. Studies suggest that gh treatment can result in achievement of normal adult height, and. Turner syndrome genetic and rare diseases information. Revisiting establishment of the etiology of turner syndrome scielo. It is a chromosomal condition describing girls and women with common features, physical traits and medical conditions caused by the complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome.
It contains warnings, advice, and valuable tips for any family affected by turner syndrome. He treated them with pituitary extracts, but they were ineffective. Francine hughes life story reads like a nightmare, and the book based on her ordeal, faith mcnultys the burning bed, is as much horror story as true crime reportage. This book is by a girl with turner syndrome, about this relatively common but little understood genetic disorder and her experiences with it. The symptoms and severity of turner syndrome can be quite variable from. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects development in females. About 12% of all conceptions are affected, of which only 1% survive to birth. Ullrichturner syndrome can be regarded as a contiguous gene syndrome with several xy homologous genes on the short arm of the x chromosome contributing to the disorder. Often, a short and webbed neck, lowset ears, low hairline at the back of the neck, short stature, and swollen hands and feet are seen at birth. It results when a females cells have one normal x chromosome and the other sex chromosome is either missing or structurally altered females without turner syndrome have two normal x chromosomes in each cell, and males have one x and one y chromosome.
A history of american hubris 9780061456466 by beinart, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The condition by jennifer haigh, confessions of a teenage hermaphrodite by lianne simon, xo by ashley whitaker, all a. History, discovery and treatment of ts turner syndrome. Turners syndrome pictures, symptoms, treatment, life. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects. Turner syndrome may be diagnosed before birth prenatal, during infancy or in early childhood. Expert opinion guidelines that offer detailed checklists of screening tests to perform at specific age intervals are very helpful in allowing clinicians to. The average adult height of a woman with turner syndrome is 48. Toward early recognition and improved outcomes the history of turner syndrome began in 1938, when henry turner described 7 patients between the ages of 15 and 23, who were referred to him for dwarfism and lack of sexual development. A guide for families the authors would like to thank all the girls and families who have taught us so much about living with turner syndrome. A turners syndrome success story by maria hill august 15, 2012 jenny ryan is a beautiful young woman with turners syndrome, a rare illness affecting females and one of the illnesses associated with the highly sensitive trait. Girls born with turner syndrome show certain physical attributes in which the levels of severity differ greatly between individuals. Turner syndrome medical guide guides, qontro medical on.
Penguin classics has reissued these essays as part of its great ideas series. Pdf detection of turner syndrome by quantitative pcr of. Turner syndrome nord national organization for rare disorders. Turners syndrome requires medical followup throughout the life. The patient and family version of the clinical practice guidelines is a 16page document to support the partnership between those with ts, parents of girls with ts and medical providers.
At the pediatric society in munich in december 1929, otto ullrich reported on. Turner syndrome ts occurs in approximately one out of every 2,000 4,000 female live births. The syndrome is named after henry turner, an oklahoma endocrinologist, who described it in 1938. Modern reproductive technologies are available to help women with turners syndrome become pregnant. The frontier in american history by frederick jackson turner. Detection of turner syndrome by quantitative pcr of shox and vamp7 genes. Louis, missouri t urner syndrome is diagnosed in females with partial or complete. Here is a wonderful, free online book all about turner syndrome. A german doctor named ullrich published his article in 1930. There is no cure for turner syndrome, but there are some treatments for the symptoms. The turner syndrome known as ullrichturner syndrome in germany is a congenital disease.
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