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(Q96.9) Turner syndrome, unspecified
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65 421 in individuals diagnosis turner syndrome, unspecified confirmed
1 451 deaths with diagnosis turner syndrome, unspecified
2% mortality rate associated with the disease turner syndrome, unspecified
Diagnosis turner syndrome, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 98.79% more likely than Men
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis turner syndrome, unspecified
1 451 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease turner syndrome, unspecified - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-64
Disease Features turner syndrome, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Turner syndrome, unspecified - what does this mean
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a female is missing all or part of one of her x chromosomes. it is caused by a random error in the division of the egg or sperm cell that results in an embryo with only one x chromosome instead of the usual two. it is also sometimes caused by a chromosomal abnormality in the egg or sperm cell, or during the formation of the embryo. it is a rare disorder, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 female births.
What happens during the disease - turner syndrome, unspecified
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the complete or partial absence of one x chromosome in a female's cells. this results in a variety of health problems including short stature, infertility, heart defects, and other physical and developmental issues. the exact cause of turner syndrome is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a random error in the genetic material during the formation of the egg or sperm, or in the early stages of embryo development.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chromosomal analysis
- Echocardiogram
- Thyroid function tests
- Growth hormone tests
- Bone age assessment
- Hormone level tests
- Ultrasound of the kidneys
- MRI of the brain
- Eye examination
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve the physical and psychological health of the patient with Turner Syndrome.
- Regular physical activity
- Nutritional counseling
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate
- Regular monitoring of thyroid hormones
- Regular monitoring of growth hormone levels
- Psychological counseling
- Regular monitoring of bone density
- Regular screening for hearing and vision problems
- Regular screening for kidney and urinary tract problems
- Regular screening for scoliosis
- Regular screening for learning disabilities
- Regular screening for anxiety and depression
- Regular screening for social and behavioral problems
- Regular screening for endocrine disorders
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
71 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Turner syndrome, unspecified - Prevention
Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that can be prevented by early identification of the condition, genetic counseling, and prenatal testing. it is important to identify the risk factors associated with the condition, such as family history and abnormal ultrasound findings, and to discuss the risks of the condition with expecting parents. additionally, it is important to provide education and support to those affected by the condition.
Specified forms of the disease
| (O12.0) Gestational oedema |
| (O12.1) Gestational proteinuria |
| (O12.2) Gestational oedema with proteinuria |