Abstract
Turner syndrome (TS) results from complete or partial absence of the second sex chromosome in either all or part of the cells of an individual. It is the most common chromosomal abnormality affecting females. Early morbidity and mortality are increased in patients with TS compared with the general population and are related mainly to cardiovascular complications. Visualizing the descending thoracic aorta in patients with Turner syndrome with echocardiography is difficult. Therefore, cardiac MRI is the preferred imaging modality for surveillance.
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