Title of article :
Case Report: Rare Association of Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy and Klinefelter Syndrome (47,XXY)
Author/Authors :
Kararizou, E. University of Athens - School of Medicine, Aeginition Hospital - Department of Neurology, Greece , Mentis, A.F. University of Athens - School of Medicine, Aeginition Hospital - Department of Neurology, Greece , Gkiatas, K. Air Force Hospital - Department of Neurology, Greece , Davaki, P. University of Athens - School of Medicine, Aeginition Hospital - Department of Neurology, Greece
From page :
480
To page :
482
Abstract :
Objectives: To describe a case with the rare association of Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY) and peripheral sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 50-year-old man with Klinefelter syndrome was referred to our neurology clinic complaining of pain, numbness and tingles in both legs, which began 10 years prior to admission. Two years before admission, the patient had difficulty in walking with progressive weakness. Conclusion: This report shows a patient with diagnosed Klinefelter syndrome, in whom symmetrical sensorimotor polyneuropathy developed in late adulthood.
Keywords :
47 , XXY , Klinefelter syndrome , Peripheral polyneuropathy
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
Record number :
2694759
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