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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