Sleep apnoea and Turner's syndrome

Eur Respir J. 2001 Jan;17(1):153-5. doi: 10.1183/09031936.01.17101530.

Abstract

A 32-yr-old female with Turner's syndrome and anatomical craniofacial abnormalities, presented with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. This was initially treated by nasal continuous positive airway pressure and secondarily cured by maxillomandibullar advancement osteotomy. Anatomical upper airway abnormalities and hormonal factors, which predispose Turner patients to develop obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, are discussed. A systematic assessment and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing is probably of interest in these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / complications
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / complications*
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / therapy
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*