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Sleep apnoea and Turner's syndrome
O Orliaguet1, J L Pépin, G Bettega
1Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble, France.
The European Respiratory Journal
|April 20, 2001
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea in Turner syndrome patients can be treated. Maxillomandibular advancement surgery effectively cured a patient with craniofacial abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Turner syndrome is associated with craniofacial abnormalities.
- These abnormalities can predispose individuals to sleep-disordered breathing.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old female with Turner syndrome and craniofacial abnormalities presented with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
- Initial treatment with nasal continuous positive airway pressure was partially effective.
Findings:
- Maxillomandibular advancement osteotomy successfully cured the patient's obstructive sleep apnea.
- Anatomical and hormonal factors contribute to sleep apnea in Turner syndrome.
Implications:
- Maxillomandibular advancement is a viable surgical option for obstructive sleep apnea in Turner syndrome.
- Systematic assessment and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing are recommended for Turner syndrome patients.