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Are Two X Chromosomes And Two Y Chromosomes Very Rare In Men?
My grandson just got some genetic testing done and we found he has 2 x chromosones and 2 y chromosones. how rare is this? We have been told that he could be sterile when he gets older, he is only 9 now. What behavorial issues result from this? YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
Hello,
The description you have given suggestive a peculiar condition called XXYY syndrome.Unfortunately the affected patients will have multiple anomalies like learning disorders, infertility and autism spectrum disorder.
You can consult a geneticist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The description you have given suggestive a peculiar condition called XXYY syndrome.Unfortunately the affected patients will have multiple anomalies like learning disorders, infertility and autism spectrum disorder.
You can consult a geneticist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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