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Klinefelter Syndrome (Klinefelter's Syndrome)

A form of male HYPOGONADISM, characterized by the presence of an extra X CHROMOSOME, small TESTES, seminiferous tubule dysgenesis, elevated levels of GONADOTROPINS, low serum TESTOSTERONE, underdeveloped secondary sex characteristics, and male infertility (INFERTILITY, MALE). Patients tend to have long legs and a slim, tall stature. GYNECOMASTIA is present in many of the patients. The classic form has the karyotype 47,XXY. Several karyotype variants include 48,XXYY; 48,XXXY; 49,XXXXY, and mosaic patterns ( 46,XY/47,XXY; 47,XXY/48,XXXY, etc.).
Also Known As:
Klinefelter's Syndrome; Syndrome, Klinefelter's; 48,XXYY Syndrome; 49,XXXXY Syndrome; Klinefelter Syndrome, Variants; XXXY Males; XXY Syndrome; XXY Trisomy; Xxyy Syndrome; Klinefelter Syndromes; Klinefelter Syndromes, Variants; Klinefelters Syndrome; Syndrome, Klinefelter; Syndrome, Variants Klinefelter; Syndrome, XXY; Syndrome, Xxyy; Syndromes, Klinefelter; Syndromes, Variants Klinefelter; Syndromes, XXY; Syndromes, Xxyy; Trisomies, XXY; Trisomy, XXY; XXXY Male; XXY Syndromes; XXY Trisomies; Xxyy Syndromes
Networked: 783 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 79 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

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Experts

1. Ross, Judith L: 12 articles (04/2021 - 01/2005)
2. Gravholt, Claus H: 11 articles (05/2022 - 07/2006)
3. Bojesen, Anders: 10 articles (05/2022 - 07/2006)
4. Schlegel, Peter N: 10 articles (01/2021 - 02/2002)
5. Sadeghin, Teresa: 8 articles (01/2022 - 06/2011)
6. Skakkebæk, Anne: 7 articles (05/2022 - 03/2015)
7. Juul, Anders: 7 articles (01/2021 - 02/2007)
8. Ferlin, A: 7 articles (12/2020 - 06/2010)
9. Foresta, C: 7 articles (12/2020 - 06/2010)
10. Chang, Simon: 6 articles (05/2022 - 03/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Klinefelter Syndrome:
1. Testosterone (Sustanon)FDA Link
2. LithiumIBA
3. AndrogensIBA
4. Hormones (Hormone)IBA
5. Ketotifen (Ketotifene)FDA Link
6. Aromatase InhibitorsIBA
7. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)FDA LinkGeneric
8. ChromatinIBA
9. GonadotropinsIBA
10. Estradiol (Delestrogen)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Deep Brain Stimulation
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Ligation
5. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)