Bone health in children and adolescent with Turner syndrome.

Montasser Nadeem, Edna F Roche

Journal: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM 2013;25(9-10):823-33

PMID: 23426807

Abstract

Low bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with Turner syndrome (TS) has been reported in a considerable number of previous studies. Cortical and trabecular bone have been involved. Osteoporosis can be overdiagnosed in TS patients with a short stature unless BMD measurements are adjusted for body size. Optimization of bone health in girls with TS requires a healthy active lifestyle, including adequate calcium, vitamin D, and hormonal replacement therapy, according to consensus guidelines.

Address: Department of Paediatrics, University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2012-0088

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Bone Density, Child, Exercise, Female, Fractures, Bone, Human Growth Hormone, Humans, Puberty, Receptors, Calcitriol, Turner Syndrome