Turner's syndrome

Question 1

occurs when

Answer 1

a female has a singel X chromosome

making them 45X0

Question 2

features

Answer 2

short stature
webbed neck 
high arched palate
downward sloping eyes w pstosis
widely spaced nipples
cubitus valgus 
underdeveloped ovaries with reduced function 
late/incomplete puberty 
most infertile

Question 3

cubitus valgus

Answer 3

when arm extended down and palms facing forward the angle of forearm at elbow is exaggerated away from body

Question 4

typical exam presentation

Answer 4

short stature
webbed neck
widely spaced nipples

Question 5

assoc conditions

Answer 5

recur. otitis media
recur. UTI
coarctation of aorta
hypothyroidism
HTN
obesity
diabetes
osteoporosis
LD

Question 6

assoc cardiac abnormalities - and which is most common.?

Answer 6

bicuspid aortic valve (ejection systolic murmur)
coarctation of aorta (late systolic murmur)

bicuspid aortic valve more common

Question 7

Mx

Answer 7

growth hormone therapy
oestrogen and progeserone
fertilty treatment

Question 8

Mx - oestrogen and progerterone

Answer 8

establish 2ry sex characteristics
regulate menstrual cycle
prevent osteoporosis