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.
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.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- 48,XXYY syndrome is a distinct sex chromosome variation from Klinefelter syndrome.
- Limited literature exists on the psychiatric aspects of 48,XXYY syndrome.
- Comorbidities like ASD and ADHD are frequently observed in sex chromosome variations.
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