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Early manifestations in a cohort of children prenatally diagnosed with 47,XYY. Role of multidisciplinary counseling for parental guidance and prevention of aggressive behavior.
Italian journal of pediatrics - 3 Oct 2012
Lalatta Faustina, Folliero Emanuela, Cavallari Ugo, Di Segni Marina, Gentilin Barbara, Fogliani Roberto, Quagliarini Donatella, Vizziello Paola, Monti Federico, Gargantini Luigi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: An increasing number of foetuses are recognized as having double Y because of the widespread use of prenatal screening using chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. 47, XYY karyotype occurs in about one out of 1,000 newborn males, but it is not often detected unless it is diagnosed during prenatal testing. Despite the fact that unbiased follow-up studies demonstrate largely normal post-natal...
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