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Klinefelter syndrome - Symptom

Alternative Names

47 X-X-Y syndrome

Symptoms:

The most common symptom is infertility. Other symptoms may include:

  • Abnormal body proportions (long legs, short trunk, shoulder equal to hip size)
  • Enlarged breasts (gynecomastia)
  • Sexual problems
  • Less than normal amount of pubic, armpit, and facial hair
  • Small, firm testicles
  • Small penis
  • Tall height

Signs and tests:

Adults may come to the doctor because of infertility. School-age children may be brought in to because of learning problems.

The following tests may be performed:

  • Reviewed last on: 10/15/2008
  • Diana Chambers, MS, EdD, Certified Genetics Counselor (ABMG), Charter Member of the ABGC, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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