Turner Syndrome is a genetic

What is Turner Syndrome?

What is Turner Syndrome?

Turner Syndrome is a chromosomal condition affecting females, characterized by various developmental alterations. Women with this syndrome typically have shorter stature and are often infertile due to ovarian dysfunction. Additional features can include a webbed neck, swelling of the hands and feet, skeletal abnormalities, heart defects, and kidney problems. This condition occurs in approximately 1 in 2,500 female births globally, with a higher prevalence in pregnancies that end in miscarriage or stillbirth. Turner Syndrome is linked to abnormalities in the X chromosome, although the specific genes responsible for most symptoms remain unidentified. However, researchers have identified the SHOX gene as playing a crucial role in bone development and growth, with its absence likely contributing to short stature and skeletal issues in individuals with Turner Syndrome.