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Turner syndrome

What is Turner syndrome?

A rare chromosomal anomaly syndrome characterized by complete or partial loss of an X chromosome in phenotypic females, clinically manifesting with short stature, primary ovarian insufficiency as well as cardiovascular, renal, liver, autoimmune diseases, hearing loss and neurocognitive abnormalities.

Other condition names

  • 45,X syndrome
  • 45,X/46,XX syndrome

Inheritance type

Not applicable, Unknown

Age of Onset

  • Antenatal
  • Childhood
  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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