Triple X Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Why is incidence hard to estimate?
A
Because patient shows little phenotypic abnormality
2
Q
Sex/gender
A
Female
3
Q
Stature or size of Triple X syndrome
A
Tall stature
(Above 75th percentile)
4
Q
Intelligence
A
Slightly reduced or low to normal
(Compared to siblings, 10-15 less IQ points)
5
Q
Speech
A
Speech delay
6
Q
Schooling of Triple X
A
They may need some help with speech or other schooling needs
But often they are in main stream schools
7
Q
Gonadal feature
A
Fertility normal
High incidence of premature ovarian failure (POF)
8
Q
Offspring of a Triple X syndrome
A
low risk of recurrence
