Turner's syndrome is a rare condition that affects females. It results when a sex chromosome (X chromosome) is either missing or partially missing. Turner’s syndrome can cause a lot of different medical problems such as short height, puberty failure, heart defects, learning disabilities and social adjustment problems. It is sometimes diagnosed before birth, during infancy or during their early childhood. Occasionally the diagnosis is delayed until the teen or young adult years in those who have mild signs and symptoms of Turner syndrome. Most females with Turner syndrome need ongoing medical care and regular checkups. Some symptoms that are seen before birth are large amounts of fluid behind the neck, heart abnormalities and abnormal kidneys.
