JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Turner's Syndrome

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If in good health, accept.

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Cardiovascular Disease
Kidney and Bladder Disease

Additional Information

Turner's syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that occurs in about one in 2,000 female births. There may be associated problems affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems that should be enquired for, as they may affect donor safety.

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This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 22.