• 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