RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TURNER SYNDROME

The objective of this study was to establish the optimum treatment and overall care recommendations for individuals with Turner syndrome at all stages of life as an aid to medical professionals working with the se individuals. The Turner's Syndrome Society of the United States bro ught together 16 nationally recognized leaders in related, but multidi sciplinary, research and clinical practice areas. Each participating i ndividual was assigned a specific area on which to present initial pro posed recommendations, which were then evaluated in full committee. Su ggestions and overall discussions were then evaluated in small groups covering genetics, pediatrics, adult, and psychosocial issues. Each sm all group then formulated recommendations for the four topics in its a rea. These were then reviewed by all and coordinated into the followin g document. The overall recommendations are based on current understan ding and practice standards; as such, they should be reviewed as new d evelopments may indicate.