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Turner syndrome risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is currently no known cause for Turner syndrome, though there are several theories surrounding the subject.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- There is currently no known cause for Turner syndrome, though there are several theories surrounding the subject.
- Nondisjunctions increase with maternal age, such as for Down syndrome, but that effect is not clear for Turner syndrome.
- It is also unknown if there is a genetic predisposition present that causes the abnormality, though most researchers and doctors treating Turners women agree that this is highly unlikely.
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