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The skull in gonadal dysgenesis. A roentgenometric study
Clinical Radiology
|July 1, 1975
Summary
Skull radiographs reveal characteristic bone changes in Turner
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Genetics
- Pediatric Endocrinology
Background:
- Turner's syndrome is a genetic condition affecting females.
- Skeletal abnormalities are common in Turner's syndrome.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe characteristic skull radiographic findings in patients with Turner's syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of skull radiographs from 54 patients diagnosed with Turner's syndrome.
Main Results:
- Frequently observed findings include decreased mastoid process dimensions, small facial bones, enlarged mandible, petro-clinoid ligament calcification, enlarged paranasal sinuses, and an increased skull base angle.
Conclusions:
- Skull radiography can reveal specific features associated with Turner's syndrome, aiding in diagnosis and understanding of skeletal manifestations.