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48XXY chromosome
The patient is suffering from 48XXY. That is not develop physically and mentally. They are not grow up.
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Dr. B C Raheema
General Practitioner
19 yrs exp
Palakkad
This is the gentical type of chromosome abnormality, charecterised by the presence of one extra X chromosome in a male.
learning disability, low muscle tone, delayed growth, hypogonadism and some birth defects are commonly seen with this scenario.
It is not an inherited disease.
No absolute cure.
Treatment depends on the type of symptoms.
Managed by a teame of Specialists, like Neurologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, speech therapist etc.
Next Steps
Regular medical checkup needed to monitor hormone production, infection and behaviour.
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