Abstract
Turner syndrome is one of the most common sex chromosomal abnormalities. The incidence of Turner’s syndrome is higher in conception, but the majority of these conceptions result in mortality in intrauterine period. Alopecia areata meaning hair loss is a disease that can affect both sexes, and its prevalence is around 1-2% in the world. Alopecia universalis is an advanced form of alopecia areata and it is characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp and body. The association of Turner syndrome and alopecia universalis has been reported rarely in the literature. In this case report, a case with alopecia universalis and Turner syndrome whose karyotype is 45, X / 46, X, i (X) (q10) was discussed.
Highlights
Turner syndrome is one of the most common sex chromosomal abnormalities
The incidence of Turner’s syndrome is higher in conception, but the majority of these conceptions result in mortality in intrauterine period
Alopecia universalis is an advanced form of alopecia areata and it is characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp and body
Summary
Turner syndrome is one of the most common sex chromosomal abnormalities. The incidence of Turner’s syndrome is higher in conception, but the majority of these conceptions result in mortality in intrauterine period. Ortadoğu Tıp Dergisi Ortadogu Medical Journal e-ISSN: 2548-0251 To cite this article: Kaya M, Doğan M. Turner sendromu ve alopesi universalis birlikteliği: 45,X/ 46,X,i(X)(q10) karyotipli bir olgu. Turner sendromu ve alopesi universalis birlikteliği: 45,X/ 46,X,i(X(q10 karyotipli bir olgu A case with Turner syndrome and alopecia areata Konsepsiyondaki sıklığı yüksektir ancak bu konsepsiyonların çok büyük bir kısmı intrauterin dönemde mortalite ile sonuçlanmaktadır.
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