Turner Syndrome | Symptoms & Causes
What are the symptoms of Turner syndrome?
The symptoms of Turner syndrome can vary from girl to girl, depending on how much of the X chromosome is missing and which part is missing.
The most obvious symptom of Turner syndrome is a shorter than normal height. Girls with Turner syndrome usually have a decrease in growth percentiles starting between ages 4 and 6.
Other symptoms of Turner syndrome can include:- feeding problems during infancy
- puffy hands and feet at birth, as well as a wideness and "webbing" of the neck
- a low hairline at the back of the neck
- minor differences in the shape and position of ears
- a broad chest with widely spaced nipples
- an increased number of small brown moles (called nevi) on the skin
- frequent ear infections
- sparse public hair
- incomplete breast development
- inability to menstruate
- vaginal dryness
- skeletal problems
- problems with spatial perception, non-verbal memory and attention
What are the causes of Turner syndrome?
Turner syndrome is caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome. It is not known why this occurs, but it is believed to occur randomly.
