Monosomy X

Monosomy X, also known as Turner syndrome is a relatively common chromosomal abnormality.

Characteristics

Features:

• Cystic hygroma.
• Nuchal edema.
• Coarctation of the aorta.
• Broad chest.
• Ovarian dysgenesis.

Lame memory device NO CBC:

• Nuchal edema, Ovarian dysgenesis, Cystic hygroma, Broad chest, Coarctation of the aorta.

Other:

• Increased risk of ascending aortic dissection.

Images:

• Monoxomy X karyotype (WC).
• Lymphedema (WC).

See also

• Chromosomal anomalies.
• Stillbirth.