Complications From Klinefelter Syndrome

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Males who have Klinefelter syndrome may have an increased risk of:

Learning disabilities.
Skin conditions ( eczema and ulcers of the leg).
Diseases of blood vessels in the brain (cerebrovascular disease), such as stroke .
Autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes , thyroiditis , lupus , Sjögren's syndrome , and rheumatoid arthritis .
Chronic lung disease.
Osteoporosis .
Enlarged ( varicose ) veins.
Breast cancer.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics

Current as ofOctober 9, 2017

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Current as of: October 9, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics

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