Klinefelter's Syndrome: Chromosome disorder that affects males. Its caused by when a male has an additional X chromosome, which causes infertility
Genetic Mutation:
- Egg or sperm cell with an extra X chromosome
- Mosaic Klinefelter syndromeis caused by a random mutation during fetal development
Physical Characteristics:
- Tall stature
- Breast development
Possible Treatment:
- Testosterone replacement
- Fertility treatment.
Interesting Fact:
- In 1942, Dr. Harry Klinefelter and his coworkers first described the combination of features that is known as Klinefelter's Syndrome
Westphal, Sylvia Pagán . New Scientist , 6/22/2002, Vol. 174 Issue 2348, p16, 1/3p
"What Are the Different Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms?" WiseGEEK. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015.
Genetic Mutation:
- Egg or sperm cell with an extra X chromosome
- Mosaic Klinefelter syndromeis caused by a random mutation during fetal development
Physical Characteristics:
- Tall stature
- Breast development
Possible Treatment:
- Testosterone replacement
- Fertility treatment.
Interesting Fact:
- In 1942, Dr. Harry Klinefelter and his coworkers first described the combination of features that is known as Klinefelter's Syndrome
Westphal, Sylvia Pagán . New Scientist , 6/22/2002, Vol. 174 Issue 2348, p16, 1/3p
"What Are the Different Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms?" WiseGEEK. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2015.