Turner's syndrome associated with chronic inflammatory bowel disease. A case report and review of the literature.
A 26-year-old woman with Turner's syndrome (45,X/46,X,i(Xq] and Crohn's disease is reported. The inflammatory bowel disease was aggressive with development of intestinal fistulas. Total proctocolectomy was performed, and the patient recovered remarkably well post-operatively. The association of Turner's syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease is reviewed, with special reference to karyotype, severity, mortality and treatment.
Knudtzon
J
J
Department of Surgery, Buskerud Medical Center, Drammen, Norway.
Svane
S
S
D000293:Adolescent; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*