The role of lipoaspiration in defeminization of Klinefelter syndrome: a case report.

Berenguer, B; de la Cruz, L; de la Plaza, R · Ann Plast Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Klinefelter syndrome is the most frequent sex chromosome anomaly. Affected men characteristically present a tall stature, eunuchoid contours with feminine fat distribution, gynecomastia, hypogonadism, infertility, and behavioral and psychiatric disorders. Diagnosis is confirmed by karyotype, which demonstrates an extra X chromosome. Treatment is mainly directed toward appropriate defeminization. Current treatment consists of testosterone replacement therapy and surgical correction of gynecomastia.

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