Childhood Stroke Unveils Asymptomatic Turner Syndrome: A Case Report
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Turner Syndrome, , Stroke, X chromosome, hemiplegiaAbstract
Turner syndrome (TS) is a common genetic disorder affecting females, characterized by the complete or partial absence of one X chromosome. Due to its non-specific symptoms, TS often goes undiagnosed until late childhood or adolescence. We report the case of a 7-year-old girl with mosaic TS, incidentally, discovered when she presented to the emergency department with hemiplegia and hypertension. Her medical history included gastroenteritis, fever, and left-sided weakness—symptoms that are non-specific and could be attributed to various conditions. This case highlights the importance of considering TS in the differential diagnosis when young female patients present with atypical neurological symptoms.
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