Doenças endócrinas, perspectivas e cuidados na síndrome de turner

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 endocri-nopathies and major problems at different ages, and to present suggestion for follow-up care in these patients. © ABE&M todos os direitos reservados.