Adult turner syndrome – a family physician’s perspective
This patient had delayed puberty and was diagnosed as having Turner syndrome in adulthood. There are multiple issues to be addressed, not just the medical conditions and the ovarian failure but also the fertility options, the psychosocial aspects and the religious issues that present with the condit...
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Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2006
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41165/1/Adult%20turner%20syndrome%20%E2%80%93%20a%20family%20physician%E2%80%99s%20perspective.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41165/ http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/dokumen/FKUSK1_MJMHS_2006V02N1_CS01.pdf |
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Summary: | This patient had delayed puberty and was diagnosed as having Turner syndrome in adulthood. There are multiple issues to be addressed, not just the medical conditions and the ovarian failure but also the fertility options, the psychosocial aspects and the religious issues that present with the condition. As a family physician, many important issues need
to be addressed, taking a holistic approach to ensure comprehensiveness and continuity of care. |
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