Klinefelter syndrome Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Definition
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A
47 XXY
2
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Clinical Features
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- Tall stature, Mental retardation [ number of X chromosome correspond to severity of
mental retardation] - Small Testicles- Gynecomastia
**lh,fsh high
low testosterone
high estrogen
**associated with Advanced maternal Age
3
Q
complications
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higher Risk: Breast Cancer , Testicular Cancer
