| Postnatal screening for Klinefelter syndrome: is there a rationale? | |
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PMID: 21226761 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome (KS) allows for timely beneficial interventions across the lifespan. Most cases currently remain undiagnosed because of low awareness of KS amongst health professionals, the hesitancy of men to seek medical attention and its variable clinical presentation. Given these barriers, population-based genetic screening provides an approach to comprehensive and early detection. We examine current evidence regarding risks and benefits of diagnosing KS at different ages. Conclusion: There is a lack of evidence regarding the influence of age at diagnosis on adult outcomes that can only be obtained through a pilot screening programme. |
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Amy S Herlihy; Lynn Gillam; Jane L Halliday; Robert I McLachlan |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-1-12 |
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) Volume: - ISSN: 1651-2227 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-2-3 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205968 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2011 The Author(s)/Acta Paediatrica © 2011 Foundation Acta Paediatrica. |
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.Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Parkville, Vic., Australia .Monash University, Clayton, Vic., Australia .Andrology Australia, Clayton, Vic., Australia .Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Vic., Australia The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic., Australia. |
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