Turner Syndrome Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the female sex chromosome. In (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001417/) Turner syndrome occurs when cells are missing all or part of an X chromosome. It is normal for patients to have only one X chromosome. However, some individuals may have two X chromosomes but one is defective. Around 1 in 2,000 to 2,500 women are thought to suffer from this genetic condition worldwide, but it is usually females with this condition who do not survive birth. Because of this anomaly, the defective genes “affect the growth and sexual development of the female” (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/turner/). However, other disabilities and delays do occur although these traits may vary on a case by case basis. Symptoms/Conditions/Diagnosis According to (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/turner-syndrome/DS01017/DSECTION=symptoms), women suffering from Turner syndrome can differ drastically in symptoms. In some, these symptoms may be more evident early in the individual's life, during childhood or even birth. Possible symptoms include: • Wide or spidery neck • Receding or small lower jaw • High, narrow palate • Low-set ears • Low hairline at the back of the head • Drooping eyelids • Broad chest with wide, widely spaced nipples • Fingers on the hands and short feet • arms that turn outward at the elbows (cubitus valgus) • nails pointing upwards • swelling of the hands and feet, especially at birth • slightly lower than average height at birth • delayed growth • sensitivity to noise Although for some women, the symptoms of Turner syndrome are not as noticeable until later, in the indi...... middle of the paper .. ....intelligence, behavioral functions and self-perceived physical and mental health according to (http://www.turnersyndromefoundation.org/psycho-social.html). Although women with Turner syndrome do not suffer from major psychological problems, they do suffer from subtle difficulties. They said this could include impairments in nonverbal skills, slowed response times, increased rates of attention deficit disorder, increased risk of social isolation, immaturity, depression, anxiety while (http://www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library /turner-syndrome/DS01017.html) said that women with Turner syndrome have difficulty performing well in social situations. It is believed that due to the inability to function well in social situations, the behavior of these individuals could be considered inappropriate, which could lead to possible psychological problems mentioned before..