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Medical Condition:
Turner’s Syndrome
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This is a syndrome where there is complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome it only affects females and  most girls are diagnosed in early childhood when they fail to grow they may present with common features such as , web neck, broad chest and widely spaced nipples, low hairline and increased carrying angle of the elbows. Two main features are short in hight and non-functioning ovaries making them infertile. There are also many other inconsistencies, Drooping eyelids and eyesight complications, Low hairline hands and feet can be affected with  being short and  have spoon shaped nails , low set ears, hearing difficulties and ear infections are also a problem. Further problems can involve Diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid.

 

 

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