Kleinfelter Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What causes kleinfelters
A
XXY
2
Q
Presentation in kleinfelter syndrome
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Physically male - some female characteristics
3
Q
Physical characteristics of kleinfelter syndrome
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- tall
- little facial/bodyhair
- weak muscle/poor tone
- enlarged breasts/firm testes/only one teste/small penis
4
Q
Neurological issues with people with kleinfelter syndrome
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Dyslexia/dyspraxia
Could also be shy/low self esteem
5
Q
Life expectancy for those with kleinfelters
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Normal!
6
Q
Fertility in kleinfelters
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- erectile issues/infertility
7
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Treatments for Kleinfelter syndrome
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- testosterone replacement therapy - TRT
- speech and language/behavioural therapy
- physical/occupational therapy
- breast reduction
- fertility treatment
