Klinefelter syndrome

1. Klinefelter Syndrome By: Andrea R.

2. Description 1-700 males have it. Simptoms : Reduce fertility Weak muscles Hypogonadism Gynecomastia lanky Increases the chance of getting: male breast cancer osteoporosis germ cell tumors. It is an extra X chromosome

3. Social As babies: They are less-confident, less-active, more helpful and obedient than other boys. As teens: Tend to be more shy and quiet. Struggle in school and sports. As Adults: They have the same lives as a man without klinefelters syndrome.

4. Treatment Should be seen by a team of healthcare providers : endocrinologists , general practitioners pediatricians speech therapists genetic counselors psychologists Surgery to reduce breast size. (starting during puberty) Testosterone for development of muscles, bones, and male sex characteristics. Infertility need special treatment.

5. Bibliography http:// www.hormone.org/upload/Klinefelter-Bilingual-WEB.pdf http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klinefelter's_syndrome http:// www.medicinenet.com/klinefelter_syndrome/page2.htm http:// www.freemd.com/klinefelters-syndrome/overview.htm