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Turner syndrome: mechanisms and management

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Turner syndrome is a rare condition in women that is associated with either complete or partial loss of one X chromosome, often in mosaic karyotypes. Turner syndrome is associated with short stature, delayed puberty , ovarian dysgenesis, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, infertility , congenital malformations of the heart, endocrine disorders such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders. Morbidity and mortality are increased in women with Turner syndrome compared with the general population and the involvement of multiple organs through all stages of life necessitates a multidisciplinary approach to care

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English

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LITERATURE

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Endocrine & Metabolic system

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41574-019-0224-4

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