Turner Syndrome

Pregnancy Pearls

During pregnancy, one reason that an anatomy ultrasound is done is to evaluate for signs of chromosomal abnormalities. Some chromosomal abnormalities are associated with major birth defects, and some are not. One common chromosomal abnormality that can be associated with abnormal ultrasound findings is Turner syndrome. With this syndrome, the baby is missing one of the X-chromosomes. Listen to this episode to find out about common findings associated with Turner syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and the management of the syndrome during pregnancy and after delivery. Download and listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.