Turner Syndrome Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Comprehensive and practical, this is a unique and multidisciplinary resource for the clinician caring for the girl or woman with Turner syndrome. Although approximately one in 2000 women are affected, many have not been diagnosed; as the advent of prenata
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Turner Syndrome
Patricia Y. Fechner Editor
Turner Syndrome Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Editor Patricia Y. Fechner Division of Endocrinology Seattle Children’s Hospital University of Washington Seattle, WA USA
ISBN 978-3-030-34148-0 ISBN 978-3-030-34150-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34150-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my parents, thank you for all of your love and support.
Preface
The purpose of this book is to provide a resource for providers who care for girls and women with Turner syndrome. Turner syndrome occurs in 1:1800–2000 females, yet many providers may not have a lot of experience caring for a female with Turner syndrome. Patients with Turner syndrome have many of the same health issues as other females, but some health issues are at a higher frequency that necessitates more frequent and earlier screening. Many contributors to this work are experts in the care of females with Turner syndrome, while others are experts in their own field of medicine who can apply this expertise to the care of individuals with Turner syndrome. They all have worked on this project as a labor of love and for the benefit of the girl or woman with Turner syndrome. I wish to thank each of them for their significant contributions to this book. The chapters in the book are organized by subspecialty and/or major health issue, with the goal to provide in-depth coverage of the health issues faced by those with Turner syndrome.
Seattle, WA, USA Patricia Y. Fechner, MD
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Contents
1 Description of Turner Syndrome������������������������������������������������������������ 1 Alissa J. Roberts a
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