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Which chromosome variation is involved in this condition?
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It is a genetic condition. Mostly affecting female , caused by a missing or altered X chromosome
Features
Short stature
Premature ovarian failure
Wide neck
While there is no such cure but person with turner syndrome lead long , healthy lives with proper medical care .
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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder seen in females due to monosomy X (45, X). and it presents with-- short stature, webbed neck, and infertility, along with cardiac and lymphatic issues. Intelligence is usually normal, but there may be specific learning difficulties.
Turners syndrome is a genetic disorder in which X chromosome is missing which leads to shorter height ,delayed puberty , infertility and cardiac defects in girls . It is characterized by weebed neck, braod chest and short stature .
Turner syndrome affects females due to the absence of one X chromosome (45, X). It is characterized as genetic disorder
It is commonly associated with short stature and failure of puberty, leading to primary amenorrhea. Individuals may also have physical features like a webbed neck and broad chest. Infertility is a common outcome.
This the condition when one X chromosome is missing in a female body, usually it is 46,XX but instead it will be 45,X karyotype.
In this condition one X chromosome is completely or partially absent and due to that female ovary dont work so menstruation doesn’t happen.
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder in females with karyotype 45, X0, caused by the absence of one X chromosome. Classic features include a webbed neck, shield chest, and primary amenorrhea. Diagnosis is confirmed by karyotyping, and management includes growth hormone therapy and estrogen replacement.
Turner syndrome is caused by a variation in the X chromosome, specifically X chromosome monosomy.Disruption of X-chromosome material impairs normal growth and gonadal development, leading to characteristic features such as short stature, delayed puberty. Turner syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 2000 to 1 in 2500 live female births.
The key academic feature associated with Turner syndrome is difficulty with maps, spatial orientation and maths. Monosomy X is observed in this syndrome. Turner affects only females and apart from the symptoms in the image, the affected individuals can have short stature, webbed neck and renal anamolies. They can live a normal and long life with growth hormone therapy, learning support and regular medical check ups.
Turners syndrome is genetic disorder found in females due to absence of one or more ‘X’ chromosome.
Infertility , amenorrhea , short stature , short neck low set ears are the major symptoms.
Turner syndrome is seen in females having cells with one X (monosomy) chromosome 45 + XO.
- Presents with webbed neck, low set ears, wide chest, eyes slanting downwards, delay in periods, heart and kidney issues.
Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition affecting female with a missing X chromosome referred as 45X Presents with- short suture, webbed neck, infertility due to low level of estrogen and progesterone.
Turners syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused due to monosomy of X chromosome (45+X).
Characteristics:- 1 short stature
2 . Amanorrhea
3. Congenital heart defects
4. Hypothyroidism
5. Kidney problems
Turner’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by missing all or part of one of the two X chromosomes that only affects biological females.
Its key academic feature is difficulty with non verbal skills like visuospatial processing.
The chromosome variation is (45,X) or (46,XX).
Key academic feature commonly associated with Turner Syndrome is - short height with streak ovaries and delayed/ no secondary sexual character development, no follicular development, menarche not achieved.
Chromosomal abnormality - 45, X0
Genetic condition affecting females having (45,X) chromosome i.e. one X chromosome is partially or completely absent. Characterised by short stature, mental retardation, webbed neck, delayed or absent puberty, etc
It is seen only in females leading to infertility.
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting females. As its a syndrome it affects many organs and has many symptoms. Key academic feature is seen in slow growth everywhere and delayed puberty with infertility.
Diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of a 45,X cell line or a cell line with deletion of the short arm of the X chromosome (Xp deletion)
Chromosomal variation involved: 45,X karyotype (Monosomy X)
Important clinical features:Short stature, Webbed neck, Broad chest with widely spaced nipples, Ovarian failure → infertility, Lymphedema of hands and feet.
Turner is 46+ X0