Acta Médica Portuguesa (Oct 2010)

Sindroma de Turner. Da criança ao adulto… Uma abordagem multidisciplinar.

  • Vera Santos,
  • Mónica Marçal,
  • Daniela Amaral,
  • Rosa Pina,
  • Lurdes Lopes,
  • Guilhermina Fonseca

DOI
https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.713
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 5

Abstract

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Turner syndrome is one of the most frequent chromosome disorders in clinical practice. It is characterized by a multisystemic involvement, responsible for a high morbidity and an increased mortality at all ages. Therefore it is essential that there is a continuous and integrated approach in reference centers to improve the quality of life and prevent early mortality. There has been a growing interest in the scientific community to achieve these goals, with the publication of clinical guidelines. This article intends to review these guidelines, with particular emphasis on a multidisciplinary care of these patients from the age of diagnosis and throughout their adult life.