Turner syndrome is a genetic, but not hereditary, condition caused by the total or partial absence of an X chromosome. Women with Turner syndrome are characterised by short stature, short neck, low set ears, broad chest, etc.
In addition to all these characteristics associated with Turner syndrome, there are also malformations and systemic alterations:
- Early hypertension.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Increased risk of diabetes.
- Cardiovascular alterations.
- Renal failure.
- Lymphatic problems.
Read the full article on: What is Turner syndrome? Its causes, characteristics and pregnancy ( 73).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Fernández Fernández B.Sc., M.Sc. (director), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marie Tusseau (invitra staff) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 09/26/2023
