August 2012

It is not all about the testes: Medical issues in Klinefelter patients

Important medical conditions associated with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) are categorized as: 1) motor, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction; 2) tumors; 3) vascular disease; and 4) endocrine/metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Earlier diagnosis of KS may lead to earlier intervention with effective treatment.
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Fertility and Sterility
Editorial Office, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Authors

Rebecca Sokol, M.D., M.P.H.

Vol 98, Issue 2, Pages 261-265

Abstract

Important medical conditions associated with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) are categorized as: 1) motor, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction; 2) tumors; 3) vascular disease; and 4) endocrine/metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Earlier diagnosis of KS may lead to earlier intervention with effective treatment.

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