Turner Syndrome with Y Chromosome and Germ Cells: A Case Report Highlighting the Need to Prioritize Individualized Care.

Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition in phenotypic females in which the individual has one intact X chromosome and the second sex chromosome is absent or structurally alteredComponents of Y chromosome (e.g., 45,X/46,XY) have been found in 5-15% of patients with TS; these patients are often referred to as having "Turner syndrome with Y" (TS+Y). The presence of Y chromosome material increases risk for development of gonadal tumors. Historically, prophylactic gonadectomy has been recommended in this population to prevent malignancy, and patients were presumed infertile due to the presence of streak gonads with no germ cells (GCs). More recently, studies have reported on spontaneous puberty and menarche in TS+Y patients suggesting the presence of viable GC and ovarian function. Our institution offers patients with TS+Y the option of experimental gonadal tissue cryopreservation (GTC) at the time of gonadectomy. We present a unique case of a young girl with TS+Y who had GCs present in her gonads and underwent experimental GTC at the time of gonadectomy.

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