APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome): An Underlying Genetic Cause for Anxiety Related Symptoms in Boys.
- Patricia Lasutschinkow
The Focus Foundation - Carole Samango-Sprouse
The Focus Foundation - Carole Samango-Sprouse
Florida International University - Carole Samango-Sprouse
George Washington University - Andrea Gropman
Children's National Medical Center - Andrea Gropman
George Washington University - Grace Porter
The Focus Foundation - Teresa Sadeghin
The Focus Foundation
Abstract
47,XXY occurs in 1:660 males. 75% remain undiagnosed although speech, motor and behavioral dysfunction appears increased. The incidence of anxiety is not understood. The Child Behavior Checklist was completed on 93 boys with 47,XXY. Over 25 percent had symptoms of anxiety. Boys treated with hormonal replacement had significantly less symptoms.
Anxiety
