Noonan syndrome

Alternative names:

Turner-like syndrome

Treatment:

There is no single treatment for Noonan syndrome. Treatment focuses on the problems that occur.

Expectations (prognosis):

The expected outcome depends on the extent and severity of symptoms that are present. Mental retardation, if present, is usually mild.

Complications:

• low self-esteem
• social difficulties related to physical abnormalities

Calling your health care provider:

(This condition may be detected on early infant examinations.)