Phalangeal bone growth and implications in Turner syndrome

Frontiers in Endocrinology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Min Jae Kang, Roopa Kanakatti Shankar, Youn Hee Jee
DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2025.1735962
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Abstract

Purpose Skeletal abnormalities are common in Turner Syndrome (TS), yet data on objective radiographic markers are limited. We aimed to establish normative reference ranges for phalangeal length ratios and assess their utility in detecting skeletal abnormalities in TS. Methods We analyzed 4,082 female bone age X-rays (

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Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Connective tissue disorders research Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

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Journal / source
Frontiers in Endocrinology
Volume
16
Pages
1735962–1735962
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN