Definition
A congenital endocrine disorder that is caused by failure of the ovaries to respond to pituitary hormone stimulation which, in turn, causes failure in sexual maturation and usually short stature. About one third of patients have webbing of the neck and lateral deviation of the arms (cubitus valgus). Intelligence may be impaired.
URL Name
YF-3000-8800
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.8800
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-8800
Publication Status
Online