Abstract
Turner syndrome, a chromosomal disorder caused by partial or complete absence of one of the two X chromosomes, is characterized by an increased incidence (compared with that in the normal population) of either autoimmune disorders, including chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, or angiodysplasia of the small intestine. Because ultrasonography and color Doppler ultrasound are widely used to investigate gastrointestinal disorders, we decided to carry out an ultrasound-based screening study in patients with Turner syndrome to determine whether this method might be useful in the follow-up of this population.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-100 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2013 |
Keywords
- Angiodysplasia
- Color Doppler ultrasound
- Inflammatory diseases
- Internal chronic
- Turner syndrome
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Internal Medicine