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48,XXYY syndrome

ORPHA:10· ICD-10 Q98.8

Definition

A rare sex chromosome number anomaly disorder characterized, genetically, by the presence of an extra X and Y chromosome in males and, clinically, by tall stature, dysfunctional testes associated with infertility and insufficient testosterone production, cognitive, affective and social functioning impairments, global developmental delay, and an increased risk of congenital malformations.

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Not applicable, Unknown
Age of onset
Adolescent, Childhood, Infancy, Neonatal