Cognition, emotions and quality of life in Lithuanian girls with Turner syndrome after growth hormone therapy discontinuation.

Objective: to examine cognitive functions, emotional state and quality of life of patients with Turner syndrome (TS) after growth hormone therapy discontinuation.

Patients And Methods: Anthropometric measurements, cognitive functioning, emotional state and quality of life of eighteen Lithuanian patients with TS were compared to that of age- and sex-matched controls. Height and weight of girls with TS were significantly lower than in the controls, though differences in body mass index were not significant.