Graves' disease associated with Klinefelter's syndrome

Jong Suk Park, Chul Sik Kim, Joo Young Nam, Dol Mi Kim, Soo Jee Yoon, Chul Woo Ahn, Bong Soo Cha, Sung Kil Lim, Kyung Rae Kim, Hyun Chul Lee, Kap Bum Huh

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Abstract

Klinefelter's syndrome is one of die most common forms of primary hypogonadism and infertility in males. It is characterized by small and firm testes, gynecomastia, azoospermia, and an elevated gonadotropin level. The frequencies of diabetes mellitus, breast cancer, and germ cell neoplasia increases in Klinefelter's syndrome. We report upon a 35 year-old male patient with Graves' disease in association with Klinefelter's syndrome; as confirmed by chromosome analysis. The patient is being treated with antithyroid medication for Graves' disease and by testosterone replacement for Klinefelter's syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)341-344
Number of pages4
JournalYonsei medical journal
Volume45
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Apr 30

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine(all)

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