Endocrine diseases, perspectives and care in Turner syndrome

Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol. 2011 Nov;55(8):550-8. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27302011000800008.

Abstract

Turner syndrome is a frequent chromosome disorder in clinical practice. It is characterized by short stature, gonadal dysgenesia and multisystemic involvement, responsible for a high morbidity and reduced life expectancy. The aim of the present paper is to describe the endocrinopathies and major problems at different ages, and to present suggestion for follow-up care in these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Endocrine System Diseases / etiology*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*
  • Turner Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Turner Syndrome / genetics
  • Turner Syndrome / therapy
  • Young Adult