THERAPEUTIC TRIALS IN DWARFS OF THE TYPE KNOWN AS TURNER'S SYNDROME

Abstract
In 6 female hypo-ovarian dwarfs with web neck, cubitus valgus and increased urinary gonadotropins ("Turner''s syndrome") estrogen produced secondary sex characteristics. Although no evidence of hypo-thyroidism was produced, desiccated thyroid and methyl testosterone admns. were accompanied by growth in 4 patients. In 2, growth started before therapy. Although epiphyseal closure was delayed, estrogens did not appear to accelerate it.