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Essential hyperhidrosis in Turner syndrome

M Noppen1, W Vincken

  • 1Respiratory Division, Academic Hospital, University of Brussels, Belgium.

Clinical Genetics
|July 1, 1997
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Two patients with Turner syndrome experienced severe essential hyperhidrosis. This rare condition association in Turner syndrome patients may be more common than previously believed, warranting further investigation.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Turner syndrome is a genetic condition affecting females, occurring in approximately 1 in 5000 live female births.
  • Essential hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating, affecting about 1 in 1000 individuals.
  • The co-occurrence of these rare conditions is not well-documented.

Observation:

  • The study identified two female patients diagnosed with both Turner syndrome and severe essential hyperhidrosis.
  • These cases were identified within a cohort of 150 patients with essential hyperhidrosis.

Findings:

  • The observed frequency of essential hyperhidrosis among Turner syndrome patients in this small sample suggests a potential link.
  • The prevalence of this association may be higher than previously estimated.

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Implications:

  • This finding suggests a possible increased susceptibility to essential hyperhidrosis in individuals with Turner syndrome.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm this association and explore underlying mechanisms.
  • Understanding this link could lead to improved diagnostic and management strategies for affected individuals.