How subtle can the characteristics of Turner's Syndrome be?

Question

I have a niece who exhibits what I believe to be subtle physical characteristics of Turner's Syndrome. If girls who are affected by Turner's Syndrome have all or part of one X chromosome missing, can there be such a small part of one missing that the physical characteristics go almost completely unnoticed? Though the physical appearance of Turner's Syndrome might be very subtle, she has definite sensory-motor coordination problems. I know that early detection is key and so far, I'm the only one who's almost convinced.

Answer 1

Turner syndrome often goes un noticed until about the age of 14yr old. Many are diagnosed then when parents look into why their daughter is not developing a womanly shape (b*****s,hips,pubic hair)..

Many are also diagnosed aged around 4yrs when their growth slows down dramatically and all their friends get much taller than them.

Co ordination problems are not always present in girls with Turner syndrome or they can be so subtle they are not really noticed. My daughter has TS and the only fine motor skills she has problems with is writing. Her hand eye co ordination and gross motor skills are good.

A blood test to annalys her chromosomes will give an answer to if she has TS or not..

MOST but not all TS girls will have puffy hands and feet at birth. My daughter was diagnosed initially because of her swollen limbs. then the blood test 100% confirmed it