Transcript Syndrome Klinefelter

Klinefelter Syndrome
By: Little6CB18 and Little6CC3
What is Klinefelter Syndrome?
• Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects
males.
• A male is born with one or more extra X
chromosomes.
• Males that don’t have Klinefelter syndrome have one
X and one Y chromosome.
• Klinefelter syndrome is also known as XXY syndrome.
How does a person inherit Klinefelter
syndrome?
• Klinefelter syndrome cannot be inherited.
• During the reproductive process, when a
reproductive cell has too many chromosomes, it
results in Klinefelter syndrome.
• Klinefelter syndrome is recessive.
What are the chances of a male having
Klinefelter syndrome passing it to their
offspring?
• Klinefelter syndrome
cannot be passed to
their offspring.
• Klinefelter syndrome is
when a male is sterile
which means it cannot
reproduce children.
How prevalent is
How is Klinefelter
Klinefelter syndrome? syndrome diagnosed?
• Klinefelter syndrome
occurs in 1 in 500 to
1,000 males.
• Klinefelter syndrome
does not occur in
females.
• Before birth through
amniocentesis.
• In childhood when a
male is going through
puberty.
• Adulthood through
chromosome tests and
medical history.
Symptoms of Klinefelter Syndrome
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Underdeveloped Muscles
Tiredness
Early heart disease
Change body shape
Reduced facial hair
Delayed puberty
Infertility
Taller than other males
with long legs and wide
hips
• Breast development
Life Expectancy
• The life expectancy
of a male with
Klinefelter syndrome
is normal.
Treatment
• There is no treatment
available for Klinefelter
syndrome.
• There is treatment to fix
the testosterone levels.
• Klinefelter syndrome
individuals can get help
with language and
learning problems.
Possible Genotypes of Parents
• There are no genotypes
of parents because
those with this disease
are infertile.
• If a child is born with
this disease, its parents
can have any
genotypes.
Everyday Life with Klinefelter
Syndrome
• Males with
Klinefelter syndrome
live an average life.
What limitations does a male
have with Klinefelter
syndrome?
• A male with Klinefelter
syndrome will not have any
limitations but may not be able
to produce children. They can
look into infertility or adoption if
needed.
What are some organizations
that can help a family cope
with Klinefelter syndrome?
• There are not any organizations
to help families cope with
Klinefelter syndrome since it
only makes a male have an
extra chromosome.
Is there a possible cure for Klinefelter
syndrome?
• There is no cure for
Klinefelter syndrome.
• There are cures for the
symptoms of Klinefelter
syndrome.
Bibliography
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=klinefeltersyndrome
http://images1.clinicaltools.com/images/gene/trisomyxxy.jpg (picture on
symptoms page)
http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/Kleinfeltr.asp
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medther/tayendoweb/images/klinefelters.htm
http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/topic/mini/hw183686/overview.htm
http://www.healthofchildren.com/images/gech_0001_0002_0_img0156.jpg
(picture of different types of chromosomes on limitations/ organizations page)
http://www.3dscience.com/img/Products/3D_Models/Human_Anatomy/Collectio
ns/Male_Collection/Zygote-3D-Male-Human-Anatomy-Collection-3.jpg (picture of
male on chances of passing Klinefelter syndrome to their offspring)
Picture of man on everyday life page is from clip art on my computer)
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2004/08/31/science/0831-sci-subBRODYch.jpg (picture on cover page)
http://img.tfd.com/mosbycam/thumbs/500227-fx55.gif (picture on possible cure
page)
http://home.earthlink.net/~heinabilene/karyotypes/49XXXXY.jpg (picture on
possible genotypes page)