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Endocrine diseases, perspectives and care in Turner syndrome

Year: 2011

Type: review

Abstract: Turner syndrome is a frequent chromosome disorder in clinical practice. It is characterized by short stature, gonadal dysgenesia and multisystemic involvement, responsible for a high morbidity and reduced life expectancy. The aim of the present paper is to describe the endocrinopathies and major problems at different ages, and to present suggestion for follow-up care in these patients.

Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia

DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302011000800008

Authors: Paulo Ferrez Collett-Solberg, Carla Tavares Gallicchio, Simone Cristina da Silva Coelho, Rodrigo Azeredo Siqueira, Solange Travassos de Figueiredo Alves, Marilia Martins Guimarães

Institution: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2073049845

FWCI: 0.097

Cites: 65

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10