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The phenotype of Turner Syndrome is varies but it involves anomalies of the sex chromosome. It could be caused by the limited amount of genetic material in these abnormal chromosomes. Turner Syndrome can be transmitted from mother to daughter, and thus can it could be described as a heredity linked syndrome. | The phenotype of Turner Syndrome is varies but it involves anomalies of the sex chromosome. It could be caused by the limited amount of genetic material in these abnormal chromosomes. Turner Syndrome can be transmitted from mother to daughter, and thus can it could be described as a heredity linked syndrome. | ||
The loss of one of the sex chromosomes of turner syndrome occurs after the zygote has formed or just after the fusion of the gametes. In 70-80% of cases the retained X is from the mother. In such circumstances has lead to the different phenotypic expression of the genes present on the X chromosome depending upon if it came from the mother or father. | |||
The morphological differences from those retaining the maternal compared to retaining the paternal X is have shown to have a greater incidence of cardiovascular anomalies and neck webbing. | |||
The missing sex chromosome could be either an X or a Y. This has clinical implications because if the Y material is present there is a risk of up to 30% of gonadoblastoma developing in the dysgenetic gonads. This is because the 'gonadoblastoma locus' is on the Y chromosome which is believed to be situated on the long arm of the Y just below the centromere. | |||
Another factor affecting the phenotype in Turner syndrome is the inactivation of the abnormal X chromosomes. In a normal fetus there should be only one X chromosome that is active in each cell. | |||
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Turner Syndrome
Introduction
Turner syndrome (or Ullrich-Turner syndrome) is one of the most common chromosomal disorders, caused by complete or partial X monosomy in some or all cells. Approximately 1 in 2000 female live births, however the morbidity rate of spontaneous abortions is 10% and only about 1% of fetuses survive to term.
During normal fetal development, ovaries contain as many as 7 million oocytes. The oocytes gradually reduced to 400,000 during menarche and during menopause fewer than 10,000 remains. However, in Turner syndrome, the ovaries develop normally during embryogenesis but the absence of the second X chromosome leads to an accelerated loss of oocytes, which is complete by age 2 years. In this case genetically menopause occurs before menarche and the ovaries are reduced to atrophic fibrous strands, devoid of ova and follicles (streak ovaries). What is also affected is the development of somatic (nongonadal) tissues that reside on the missing/abnormal X chromosome. For example short stature is caused by a deletion of the Xp chromosome and the deletion of Xq causes gonadal dysfunction.
The most frequent clinical feature is short stature and gonadal dysgenesis. Other features may include coarctation of the aorta, renal anomalies, neck webbing, and lymphoedema. The affected organ systems and tissues may are effected to a lesser or greater extent amongst that are affected by turner syndrome. Each person who has turner syndrome all vary in their clinical phenotype. There has been increasing interest in this field because of the introduction in the treatment of turner syndrome with growth hormone. There has been improvement in the understanding of this condition because of the use of molecular genetic techniques. However, there still requires more work in this field. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is important to improve the quality of life of girls with Turner Syndrome.
History
Epidemiology
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in 2000 live-born females. There are three types of karyotypic abnormalities but the most frequently seen is where the entire X chromosome is missing resulting in 45 X karyotype. The remaining third have structural abnormalities of the X chromosomes, and two thirds are mosaics. Whereby, the maternal X is retained in two-thirds of women and the paternal X in the remainder. The phenotype of Turner Syndrome is varies but it involves anomalies of the sex chromosome. It could be caused by the limited amount of genetic material in these abnormal chromosomes. Turner Syndrome can be transmitted from mother to daughter, and thus can it could be described as a heredity linked syndrome.
The loss of one of the sex chromosomes of turner syndrome occurs after the zygote has formed or just after the fusion of the gametes. In 70-80% of cases the retained X is from the mother. In such circumstances has lead to the different phenotypic expression of the genes present on the X chromosome depending upon if it came from the mother or father. The morphological differences from those retaining the maternal compared to retaining the paternal X is have shown to have a greater incidence of cardiovascular anomalies and neck webbing. The missing sex chromosome could be either an X or a Y. This has clinical implications because if the Y material is present there is a risk of up to 30% of gonadoblastoma developing in the dysgenetic gonads. This is because the 'gonadoblastoma locus' is on the Y chromosome which is believed to be situated on the long arm of the Y just below the centromere. Another factor affecting the phenotype in Turner syndrome is the inactivation of the abnormal X chromosomes. In a normal fetus there should be only one X chromosome that is active in each cell.
Abnormalities associated with Turner Syndrome
Etiology
Clinical manifestations
Turner syndrome is associated with a cognitive phenotype. This includes a low IQ score, nonverbal learning disability, visuoperception deficit and attention deficity disorder. Problems with nonverbal learning involve the difficulty in mathematics. When calculating they are slow. Difficulty in both visuoperception and visuo-constructional tasks is observed when identifying and locating becomes difficult due to poor visual working memory. One other contributing factor to this is the delay in selecting visuospatial tasks. The incidence rate of attention skills and impulsivity in girls with turner syndrome is higher then children in the general population with ADHD.
Diagnostic Procedures
Treatment
The most common abnormality is short stature as bone age is delaged due to the lack of estrogen. This could be treated with the completion of growth hormone therapy.
For young girls use a low dose of natural estrogen to promote and maintain secondary sex characteristics. However recommended to be used when she is approaching puberty in terms of social circumstances as physical sex appearance becomes apparent among her peers.
Evaluation and Management for Turner Syndrome
MANAGEMENT | METHOD | FEATURE |
Orthopedic evaluation | Physical examination | Congential hip dislocation |
Cardiac evaluation and management | Echocardiogram | BAV or COA |
renal anatomy evaluation | Renal ultrasound | Rotational abnormalities |
Blood pressure | Physical examination | Hypertension |
Speech | Speech therapist | Hypertension |
Speech | Speech therapist | Speech loss |
Inner ear | Therapist | Hearing loss |
Outer ear | Observation | Malformation of the outer ear |
Middle ear | Ventilation tubes | Otitis media |
Thyroid function | Levels of TSH | Primary hypothyroidism |
Hearing | Karyotyping | Hearing problems |
Plastic surgery | Elective surgery | Keloid |
Vision | Physical examination | Ptosis |
Orthodontic exam | Orthodontist | Dental abnormalities |
Weight | Counselling | Obesity |
Lyphedema | Therapy | Occur and recur at any age |
Glucose intolerance | Growth promotion | Diabetes |
Current/future research possibilities
Glossary
References
2011 Projects: Turner Syndrome | DiGeorge Syndrome | Klinefelter's Syndrome | Huntington's Disease | Fragile X Syndrome | Tetralogy of Fallot | Angelman Syndrome | Friedreich's Ataxia | Williams-Beuren Syndrome | Duchenne Muscular Dystrolphy | Cleft Palate and Lip