hrp0082p2-d3-611 | Turner Syndrome | ESPE2014

Epidemiology of Turner Syndrome in Iceland 1968–2012

Sigmarsdottir Arndis Audur , Johannsson Johann Heidar , Sigurjonsdottir Helga Agusta , Thorsson Arni V

Introduction: Turner syndrome (TS) is a common genetic disorders with an estimated range of occuring in 25–210 per 100 000 liveborn females. In Denmark the prevalence of TS has been found to be 40 per 100 000 liveborn females. Our aim was to study the epidemiology of TS in Iceland for the period of 1968–2012.Methods: Primary source of data were hospital records and records from all pediatric endocrinologists in Iceland. To validate the data the...