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Who’s development is cut short / impaired by this syndrome?
The female development is impaired by this syndrome.
In newborn babies who are affected, are edemas present?
Yes, on the prenatal ultrasound of a baby with Turner syndrome will show large fluid collection on the back of the neck or other abnormal fluid collections
What letter chromosom is affected due to this disease?
The X chromosome is affected.
One in how many newborns are presented with this disease worldwide?
1 in 2500 newborn girls are seen with this condition worldwide.
Are heart abnormalities normal in newborns that are affected? [TRUE OR FALSE]
TRUE, heart abno are very much prevalent in newborns who are affected.
What was the name of the scientist who found this disease?
Dr. Henry Turner
Is this syndrome a chromosomal disorder? [TRUE OR FALSE]
True, it is a chromosomal disorder
Are babies with this syndrome born taller or shorter than an average newborn?
Babies, especially newborns with this syndrome is born shorter than an average baby.
What was the person who discovered this disease doing in order to find this disease?
The doctor was studying a group of 7 girls who all had the same unusual developmental and physical features.
The females who are affected by this disease reach puberty without hormone treatments. [TRUE OR FALSE]
FALSE, Many of the females who are afflicted do not reach puberty unless they are given hormone treatments.
What is the most visible symptom of T.S?
Short stature
When was this disease discovere?
1938
Turner Syndrome girls are infertile because..
Ovaries are underdeveloped or non existent
Give 3 symptoms of a child with Turners Syndrome.
Heart abnormalities, Abnormal Kidneys, Wide neck, Low Ears, Thin Palates, Arms curved outwards, short height, slow growth, cardiac problems etc.
What is this blood test used to diagnose Turner syndrome?
Karyotype