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KS most commonly due to extra X chromosome, resulting in 47XXY karyotype. Extra X chromosome is from mother 50% and from father 50% of time. Variations including mosaicism with 46XY, or other karyotypes (ex: 48,XXXY)
4 cze 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a chromosome variation affecting around 1 in 660 males in which an extra X chromosome is present, resulting in a genetic karyotype of 47,XXY. Karyotype analysis is required for definitive diagnosis. The extra X chromosome leads to testicular hypofunction and testoster...
29 paź 2024 · Treatment for Klinefelter syndrome is based on symptoms and may include: Testosterone therapy. Starting at the time of the usual onset of puberty, testosterone therapy can be given to help stimulate changes that typically occur at puberty.
28 paź 2024 · For men with Klinefelter syndrome, here are some tips: Work with your doctor to manage your health and avoid issues such as osteoporosis. Discuss family planning options with your doctor.
29 paź 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome is a common condition that results when a person assigned male at birth has an extra copy of the X sex chromosome instead of the typical XY. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs before birth, but it often isn't diagnosed until adulthood.
12 lis 2023 · Continuing Education Activity. Klinefelter syndrome (KS) results from 2 or more X chromosomes in a phenotypic male. The clinical phenotype of KS was first described in males with tall stature, small testes, gynecomastia, and azoospermia, with the genetic etiology of supernumerary X chromosomes identified in 1959.
27 lut 2022 · Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disease that causes biological males to be born with an extra copy of the X chromosome in their cells. Males with this condition may not have any symptoms, or...
