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Neoplasia in Turner syndrome. The importance of clinical and screening practices during follow-up.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 May 2016
Larizza Daniela, Albanesi Michela, De Silvestri Annalisa, Accordino Giulia, Brazzelli Valeria, Maffè Gabriella Carnevale, Calcaterra Valeria
Abstract excerpt
AIM OF THE STUDY: Turmer syndrome (TS) patients show increased morbidity due to metabolic, autoimmune and cardiovascular disorders. A risk of neoplasia is also reported. Here, we review the prevalence of neoplasia in a cohort of Turner patients. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 87 TS women. Follow-up included periodic ultrasound of the neck, abdominal and pelvic organs, dermatologic evaluation and fecal...
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