Question

Is turner syndrome detectable before birth?

Answer 1

Turner syndrome:

1. Turner syndrome can be detected during pregnancy through ultrasound or specialized testing such as amniocentesis, which determines the fetal karyotype.
2. Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that affects only women and is caused by a partial or complete deletion of one of the X chromosomes.
3. Turner syndrome is also known as X-chromosome monosomy.
4. Females with Turner syndrome have delayed sexual development.
5. They are mostly sterile, have a small stature, and have skin webbing around the neck.
6. A person with Turner Syndrome may also have cardiac problems, hearing loss, vision loss, and other symptoms.