Turner's Syndrome

Question 1

A 15-year-old girl who is new to your practice, present to the clinic because of primary amenorrhea (has never had her periods) and no signs of secondary sexual development. On history and examination, you think she has Turner Syndrome. In school, she is most like to be…

Answer 1

Having some difficulty with math

Question 2

What are the three clinical presentations TS patients have regarding their eyes?

Answer 2

Inner cantal fold, blue sclera and ptosis

Question 3

What are the three clinical presentations TS patients have regarding their neck?

Answer 3

Low posterior hairline, Webbing, cystic hygroma

Question 4

What are the three clinical presentation TS patients have regarding their chest?

Answer 4

Broad chest, widely spaced nipples, pectus excavatum

Question 5

What are three learning difficulties TS patients face?

Answer 5

Difficulty in math, difficulty with spacial and visual skills, low non-verbal scores.

Question 6

When should patients with Turner’s syndrome be transited to an adult primary care doctor and adult specialist?

Answer 6

During Adolescence