Turner Syndrome
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Editors: Fechner, Patricia Y. (Ed.)
Free Preview- A unique and practical guide to Turner syndrome, taking a multidisciplinary, body systems approach
- Covers biology, genetics and standards of care for this multifaceted and complex disorder
- Each body system chapter is written by an expert in that area, describing diagnosis and management of the symptoms affecting that system
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- About this book
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Comprehensive and practical, this is a unique and multidisciplinary resource for the clinician caring for the girl or woman with Turner syndrome. Although approximately one in 2000 women are affected, many have not been diagnosed; as the advent of prenatal genetic testing becomes more prevalent, the diagnosis of Turner syndrome will be made much more frequently. There is therefore a greater need for this single source that provides the clinician with the information required to care for this multifaceted disorder.
The opening chapters discuss the biology, genetics and current standard of care for females with Turner syndrome in order to provide proper background and context for the remaining chapters. The main section of the book, taking a body system approach, is comprised of chapters written by an expert in his or her subspecialty and will discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis, as well as therapeutic options. Reproductive, cardiac, renal, endocrine, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and sensory issues and symptoms associated with Turner syndrome are all covered in detail. Additional chapters describe current resources available to both caregiver and patient as well as future directions for research and management.
Currently, there are no similar books on the market that take an all-inclusive, multidisciplinary approach in the care of individuals with Turner syndrome. As such, this book should be the standard of care for management of this challenging and multifaceted condition. - About the authors
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Patricia Y. Fechner, MD, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, Division of Endocrinology, Seattle, WA, USA
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“Clinicians who care for individuals with Turner syndrome will find this book extremely useful and engaging. It is a must-have book for healthcare providers and ancillary interventionists involved in the care of individuals with Turner syndrome. … There is no comparison in the literature to this work due to not only the comprehensive coverage of Turner syndrome, but also the unique format that this book follows.” (Luis F Escobar, Doody's Book Reviews, December 4, 2020)
- Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Description of Turner Syndrome
Pages 1-12
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The Genetics of Turner Syndrome
Pages 13-31
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Pattern and Etiology of Growth Disturbance in Turner Syndrome and Outcomes of Growth-Promoting Treatments
Pages 33-78
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Fertility Preservation for Turner Syndrome
Pages 79-91
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Estrogen Replacement in Turner Syndrome
Pages 93-122
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Turner Syndrome
- Book Subtitle
- Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Editors
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- Patricia Y. Fechner
- Copyright
- 2020
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-030-34150-3
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-030-34150-3
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-34148-0
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIII, 276
- Number of Illustrations
- 12 b/w illustrations, 26 illustrations in colour
- Topics
