(Q98.5) Karyotype 47,xyy

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5 250 in individuals diagnosis karyotype 47,xyy confirmed
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2 154 deaths with diagnosis karyotype 47,xyy
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41% mortality rate associated with the disease karyotype 47,xyy

Diagnosis karyotype 47,xyy is diagnosed Men are 88.04% more likely than Women

4 936

Men receive the diagnosis karyotype 47,xyy

2 154 (43.6 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis karyotype 47,xyy

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Risk Group for the Disease karyotype 47,xyy - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-34, 45-54
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 35-44, 55-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Disease Features karyotype 47,xyy

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Karyotype 47,xyy - what does this mean

Karyotype 47,xyy is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra y chromosome in each of a male's cells. it is the result of a nondisjunction event during meiosis in the father, resulting in a sperm cell with an extra y chromosome fertilizing an egg. this results in a male with 47 chromosomes instead of the normal 46.

What happens during the disease - karyotype 47,xyy

Karyotype 47,xyy is a chromosomal disorder caused by an extra copy of the y chromosome in males. this extra y chromosome results in an increased risk of learning disabilities, delayed development, and behavioral issues due to a disruption in the normal balance of hormones. additionally, males with this disorder are more likely to have tall stature, acne, and an increased risk of infertility.

Clinical Pattern

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
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28 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment

Karyotype 47,xyy - Prevention

The prevention of karyotype 47,xyy is through genetic counseling and pre-natal screening. through genetic counseling, couples can be educated about the risks of having a child with this condition and be offered genetic testing to determine the chances of having a child with this condition. pre-natal screening can also be done to determine if the fetus has this condition.