The features of Turner syndrome that are present depend upon which part of the X chromosome they are missing. About half of girls born with Turner syndrome will have puffy hands and feet at birth, in addition to wideness and webbing of the neck. Short stature is the most visible feature of Turner syndrome. The average adult height of a woman with Turner syndrome is four feet, eight inches. Most women with Turner syndrome are born with poorly formed or absent ovaries.
Ovaries produce estrogen and without it, incomplete sexual development occurs.
The usual signs of puberty breast development, menstruation, and growth of pubic and axillary hair do not occur without hormone therapy. The resulting infertility is not correctable, in most cases. Heart problems, kidney problems, and thyroid problems are also common in Turner syndrome and should be evaluated early on. Cubitus valgus basically describes a situation where a person standing with their arms at their sides, will have their elbows slightly bent. They are unable to keep their arms perfectly straight at their sides.