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*** XYY syndrome is often subtle and does not necessarily suggest a serious chromosomal disorder
***males with this condition often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed ***most common physical difference is increased height, and results in an average height of about 6 feet, 3 inches by adulthood **average height of about 6 feet, 3 inches by adulthood ***develop severe cystic acne during adolescence |
***Fertility and sexual development are normal
***reported in up to 50 percent of cases, most commonly speech delays and language problems ***In some cases, affected individuals develop behavioral problems such as an explosive temper, hyperactivity, impulsivity, defiant actions, or, in some cases, antisocial behavior ***There is a higher rate of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and a smaller increased risk for having an autism spectrum disorder |
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Treatment
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Speech therapy
occupational therapy assistance for learning disabilities in school |
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Mortality
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Men with XYY syndrome are usually expected to live a normal life
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