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Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Turner Syndrome (45XO) Fetal Cells for Downstream Modelling of Neurological Deficits Associated with the Syndrome

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Turner'S syndrome with mania.

S Hebbar¹, H Payee, R Chandrasekaran

¹SUDHIR HEBBAR, D.P.M., Senior Resident, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry- 605006.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry

|April 2, 2011

Summary

This case report details an extremely rare instance of Turner's syndrome co-occurring with mania. It explores the potential role of X chromosome linkage in bipolar disorder.

Area of Science:

Genetics
Psychiatry
Endocrinology

Background:

Turner's syndrome is a genetic condition affecting females, typically associated with specific physical characteristics and potential health issues.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic episodes.
The co-occurrence of Turner's syndrome and bipolar disorder, particularly mania, is exceptionally rare in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a unique case of Turner's syndrome presenting with mania.
To discuss the potential genetic underpinnings, specifically X-linkage, in the manifestation of bipolar disorder within the context of Turner's syndrome.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Review of relevant medical literature.

Keywords:

Turner's syndrome X linkage mania

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Discussion of genetic factors and X-linkage.

Main Results:

A rare case of Turner's syndrome diagnosed concurrently with a manic episode was identified.
The case provides a unique opportunity to examine the relationship between X chromosome abnormalities and bipolar disorder.

Conclusions:

The presented case highlights an extremely rare comorbidity.
Further investigation into X-linkage may offer insights into the etiology of bipolar disorder.