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Testicular function in boys with 47,XYY and relationship to phenotype.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 1 Jun 2020
Davis Shanlee M, Bloy Luke, Roberts Timothy P L, Kowal Karen, Alston Amanda, Tahsin Aysha, Truxon Alyssa, Ross Judith L
Abstract excerpt
An additional Y chromosome occurs in ~1 in 1,000 males, resulting in the karyotype 47,XYY. The phenotype includes tall stature, hypotonia, neuropsychiatric comorbidities, and an increased risk of infertility in adulthood. Little is known about testicular function in childhood and adolescence in 47,XYY. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess testicular function serum biomarkers, including total testosterone,...
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