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1. Turner syndrome
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2. Who discovered your genetic disorder?
Turner syndrome is named for Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.
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3. What is the cause of your genetic disorder (be specific).
Turner syndrome is caused by partial or complete loss monosomy of the second sex chromosome. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all body cells. They carry the genetic characteristics of each individual and they come in pairs. We receive one copy from each parent.
4. What are the symptoms of your genetic disorder?
Wide or weblike neck.
Low-set ears.
Broad chest with widely spaced nipples.
High, narrow roof of the mouth (palate)
Arms that turn outward at the elbows.text
Fingernails and toenails that are narrow and turned upward.
5. Is there a group that this disorder is more prominent in? If so, which group?
**Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition found in females only. It affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls.
The most common feature of Turner syndrome is short stature, which becomes evident by about age 5
6. Is there a treatment?
There is no cure for Turner syndrome, but therapies have been developed that can improve physical development. With proper medical care, females with Turner syndrome should be able to lead full, productive lives. The primary therapies for affected individuals are growth hormone therapy and estrogen therapy.
7. Any other information that you think other students may want or need to know?
People with Turner syndrome have an abnormally short stature the average height of a person with TS is 4 ft 8 in. Other distinctive physical features of TS include low-set ears, webbed neck excess skin on the neck, scoliosis, and fingernails and toenails that turn upward.
