Mosaic Turner Syndrome With Multiple Spontaneous Pregnancies: A Case Report.
Ayman Altalib1, Eman AlSulmi1, Danah Bokhari2
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Khobar, SAU.
Cureus
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Mosaic Turner syndrome (45,X/46,XX) can lead to infertility and pregnancy complications. This case highlights the challenges and aims to improve outcomes for future pregnancies in affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Reproductive Medicine
- Gynecology
Background:
- Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal abnormality affecting females, characterized by the absence of all or part of one X chromosome.
- While TS often causes infertility, the mosaic form (presenting with different cell lines, e.g., 45,X/46,XX) may allow for pregnancy, though typically with complications.
- Pregnancies in TS patients are associated with increased risks of miscarriage, fetal demise, and maternal complications.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old female with mosaic Turner syndrome (45,X/46,XX) presented with secondary infertility.
- Her obstetric history included nine spontaneous pregnancies, resulting in two healthy births, seven first-trimester miscarriages, one intrauterine fetal demise, and one infant death at six months.
- This extensive history underscores the reproductive challenges faced by individuals with mosaic TS.
Findings:
- The case details a patient with a history of significant reproductive loss despite having mosaic Turner syndrome.
- The specific chromosomal makeup (45,X/46,XX) is noted in the context of her reproductive challenges.
- Limited data exists on pregnancy outcomes in mosaic Turner syndrome, making each case valuable.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited body of knowledge regarding pregnancy in mosaic Turner syndrome.
- Understanding such cases can help in counseling and managing future pregnancies in patients with TS.
- Further research is needed to improve pregnancy success rates and outcomes for individuals with mosaic Turner syndrome.
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