Article
Effect of ascertainment and genetic features on the phenotype of Klinefelter syndrome.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2008
Zeger Martha P D, Zinn Andrew R, Lahlou Najiba, Ramos Purita, Kowal Karen, Samango-Sprouse Carole, Ross Judith L
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To describe the Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) phenotype during childhood in a large cohort. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical assessment, measurement of hormonal indices of testicular function, and parent of origin of extra X chromosome were assessed in a cross-sectional study of 55 boys with KS, aged 2.0 to 14.6 years, at an outpatient center. RESULTS: Mean height and body mass index SD scores (SDS +/- SD) were 0.9...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
