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klinefelter syndrome

Klinefelter's Syndrome

Male born with extra copy of X chromosome. One extra copy of the X chromosome in each cell (XXY),

Extra X chromosome present in male.

47, XXY


Mosaic Klinefelter's Syndrome



An extra X chromosome in some of the cells and other cell have normal male chromosome.

Clinical manifestations

1. Reduce muscle mass, facial hair, body hair.

2. Delayed puberty

3. Longer legs, shorter torso, broader hips

4. Impair muscle tone and strength

5. Larger breast than normal (Gynecomastia)

6. Smaller testis

7. Narrow shoulder

8. Female type-pubic hair pattern

9. Infertility

10. Reduce libido function



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