ESPE Abstracts

Background: Short stature and gonadal dysgenesis are the main characteristics in Turner syndrome (TS). There are conflicting reports about the body proportions in TS. Some studies described a proportionate short stature, whereas others reported disproportionately short legs. It is known that body proportions are genetically controlled and are different in different populations or ethnic groups.Objective and hypotheses: To evaluate body proportions assess...