Evolution of Health Care in Turner Syndrome

Authors

Roopa Kanakatti Shankar, Division of Endocrinology, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Claus H. Gravholt, Department of Endocrinology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark.
Philippe F. Backeljauw, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-29-2024

Journal

American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics

DOI

10.1002/ajmg.c.32124

Keywords

Turner syndrome; guidelines; health care; transition

Abstract

Turner syndrome was recognized nearly 90 years ago as a distinctive condition and the understanding of pathophysiology, and phenotype has incrementally and substantially changed along with the goals of treatment. Today, multidisciplinary care is imperative, and the latest international consensus guideline has been crafted as a source of comprehensive practical recommendations for interdisciplinary care of individuals with Turner syndrome throughout their lifespan. We review the evolution of health care in Turner syndrome while highlighting the novel recommendations in the recently published international consensus guideline for the care of girls and women with Turner syndrome.

APA Citation

Kanakatti Shankar, Roopa; Gravholt, Claus H.; and Backeljauw, Philippe F., "Evolution of Health Care in Turner Syndrome" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5960.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5960

Department

Pediatrics