Growth and ovarian function in girls with 48,XXXX karyotype--patient report and review of the literature

The loss of an X chromosome results in short stature and often in primary ovarian failure, but the effect of extra X chromosomes is less clear, especially in 48,XXXX women. We report a girl with a 48,XXXX karyotype with tall stature (181.8 cm), primary ovarian failure and low DHEAS levels. A review...

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Published in:	Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM Vol. 15; no. 7; p. 1051
Main Authors:	Rooman, Raoul P A, Van Driessche, Karen, Du Caju, Marc V L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-07-2002
Subjects:	Adult Body Height - genetics Chromosomes, Human, X Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate - blood Female Humans Karyotyping Metabolism, Inborn Errors - genetics Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - blood Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - genetics Sex Chromosome Aberrations
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