X-linked intellectual disability, Turner type

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Definition

X-linked intellectual disability, Turner type is characterised by moderate to severe intellectual deficit in boys and moderate intellectual deficit in girls. It has been described in 14 members from four generations of one family. Macrocephaly was reported and holoprosencephaly may also be present (two family members). The mode of transmission is X-linked semi-dominant.

NIH genetic and rare disease info

X-linked intellectual disability, Turner type is a rare disease.


Resources

Frequently asked questions

Faq-icon.png




WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Deepika vegiraju