Turners Syndrome Flashcards

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What is turners syndrome?

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A chromosomal condition that affects female development

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How many females does it affect?

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1 in 2,200

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What does the condition involve having?

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Only one complete X chromosome in each cell, the second is either missing or incomplete

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When does mosaic TS exist?

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Where one copy of the X chromosome is missing or incomplete in some but not all cells

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When does prenatal lymphedema occur?

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Where fluids leak into tissues causing swelling, in the neck hands and feet

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What are the physical effects?

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Short stature, down-slanting eyes, short webbed neck and a broad chest

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What is the main deficiency?

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Non functioning ovaries which results in girls not developing breasts properly or not having periods and being infertile

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What medical complications can arise?

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Heart conditions, high blood pressures, vision/hearing problems

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What does treatment usually consist of?

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Administering growth hormones

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