Turner's syndrome
Alternative names:
Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome; gonadal dysgenesis; monosomy X
Treatment:
Treatment is supportive. Growth hormone replacement may or may not be prescribed; it may help the child to achieve a more "normal" height.
Estrogen therapy is started at 12 or 13 years old to stimulate the development of secondary sexual characteristics so that girls affected with this disorder will have a more normal appearance as an adult. Estrogen therapy, however, will not reverse infertility.
Cardiac surgery is sometimes necessary to correct heart defects.
Expectations (prognosis):
This chromosome abnormality is associated with numerous medical conditions and problems in addition to the lack of sexual maturity.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your infant appears to have symptoms of this disorder; or if an adolescent girl's development seems to be delayed.
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