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  1. Klinefelter syndrome - Wikipedia

    Klinefelter syndrome (KS), also known as 47,XXY, is a chromosome anomaly where a male has an extra X chromosome. [10] The complications commonly include infertility and small, poorly …

  2. Klinefelter syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 29, 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome is a common condition that results when a person assigned male at birth has an extra copy of the X sex chromosome instead of the typical XY.

  3. Klinefelter Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

    Oct 28, 2024 · Klinefelter syndrome, also known as XXY syndrome, is a condition in boys and men that’s caused by an extra X chromosome. It can affect physical and mental development.

  4. Klinefelter syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics

    Klinefelter syndrome, also called 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that affects male development. The signs and symptoms of Klinefelter syndrome vary. In some cases, the …

  5. Klinefelter Syndrome - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    In Klinefelter syndrome, there are two X chromosomes and a Y chromosome (XXY). In rare cases, additional X chromosomes (XXXY or XXXXY) may also be linked to Klinefelter …

  6. Klinefelter Syndrome - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Thus a male with Klinefelter has XXY instead of the usual XY pair. Because males with this condition produce less of the male hormone testosterone than other males, they are less …

  7. Klinefelter Syndrome - Children's Health Issues - MSD Manual …

    Klinefelter syndrome is a sex chromosome abnormality in which boys are born with 2 X chromosomes, instead of 1, and 1 Y (XXY). Klinefelter syndrome occurs when a boy has 1 …

  8. XXY Syndrome - Osmosis

    Mar 4, 2025 · What is XXY syndrome? XXY syndrome, also known as Klinefelter syndrome (KS), is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). …

  9. About 47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome) - The Association for X and …

    47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome) is the most common of the X and Y variations, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 600 male births. One of the challenges of 47,XXY is that it is not …

  10. XXY Syndrome (Klinefelter Syndrome) - Sparsh Diagnostic Center

    Feb 8, 2025 · XXY Syndrome, also known as Klinefelter Syndrome, is a genetic condition affecting males due to an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). Learn about its causes, symptoms, …