Unveiling Psychiatric Complexities in 48,XXYY Syndrome: A Case Study

Tyler Francisco1,2, Aura C Spar1, Katherine M Napalinga2

  • 1Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, West Reading, USA.

Cureus
|September 23, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a patient with 48,XXYY syndrome, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting complex psychiatric presentations and differential diagnoses for genetic conditions.

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