Turner syndrome is a genetic condition in which a female is born missing all or part of one X chromosome. It is associated with a range of features that can include short stature, delayed puberty, and heart and kidney abnormalities, though the specific effects vary considerably between individuals. It occurs only in females and typically results from a random error in the formation of reproductive cells or in early fetal development.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) First Described Connections
Associated With
Chromosomal condition (partial/complete X monosomy in females); genetics specialty.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Turner syndrome
Wikipedia- Infobox medical condition, causes field
Lead section, body-system statement
Those affected do not normally develop menstrual periods or mammary glands without hormone treatment and are unable to reproduce without assistive reproductive technology.
Lead section, body-system statement (endocrine)
Those affected do not normally develop menstrual periods or mammary glands without hormone treatment and are unable to reproduce without assistive reproductive technology.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
Down syndrome and Cystic fibrosis.
Inherited/genetic diseases section
Down syndrome and Cystic fibrosis.
View the Source 4. Turner Syndrome (Wikipedia)
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