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The cognitive phenotype in Klinefelter syndrome: a review of the literature including genetic and hormonal factors.
Developmental disabilities research reviews - 1 Jan 2009
Boada Richard, Janusz Jennifer, Hutaff-Lee Christa, Tartaglia Nicole
Abstract excerpt
Klinefelter syndrome (KS) or 47,XXY occurs in approximately 1 in 650 males. Individuals with KS often present with physical characteristics including tall stature, hypogonadism, and fertility problems. In addition to medical findings, the presence of the extra X chromosome can lead to characteristic cognitive and language deficits of varying severity. While a small, but significant downward shift in mean overall...
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