Turner+Syndrome+C

** toc Turner Syndrome **
** The chromosomal abnormality that is a result of Turner Syndrome is that a female infant is born with one [|X chromosome] or is missing part of one X chromosome. This is abnormal because females usually have two X chromosomes.
 * 1. __What chromosomal abnormality is associated with the disorder?__

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sexual/turner.html This disorder usually occurs in about 1 in every 2,500 females. It's more common in pregnancies that do not survive to term. Such as [|miscarriages] and [|stillbirths].
 * 2 .   **     **  __How common is the disorder?__  **

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=turnersyndrome

The symptums of this disorder incloud;short stature, low-set ears,abnormal bone development, low hairline at the back of the head. Some other symptoms are kidney and heart abnormalities, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, cataracts, and thyroid problems. Also they don't have proper ovarian development. Because of this they are infertile as adults.
 * 3. __What are the symptoms of this disorder?__ **



http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Dana/turner.jpg

There is no cure fo r this disorder because it is a cromosonal disorder.There are things that can help like growth hormones this can help a person that sufers with this disorder to grow.Cardiac surgery can help any heart problems the person may have.
 * 4. __What therapies or solutions are available to help people with this disorder?__ **



http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sexual/turner.html