title: Turner syndrome: an update and review for the primary pediatrician.
abstract: Turner syndrome (TS) is among the most common of the sex chromosomal aneuploidies. It results from the absence of one sex chromosome (or part of an X chromosome) in a female, leaving only one X chromosome present in the cell. Primary care physicians should be able to recognize the presenting signs and symptoms of TS, and once the diagnosis is confirmed by a chromosome analysis, they should be able to serve as a valuable source of support for the patient and her family and understand the most current treatments available.
authors.affiliation: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Brandy H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Doswell
authors.forename: Jeannie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Visootsak
authors.forename: April N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Brady
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007360:Intelligence; D010372:Pediatrics; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone