Case Reports
A case report of Klinefelter’s syndrome hiding behind pulmonary embolism
Author(s):Ping-Xi Xiao,Dookhun Muhammad Nabeel,Kai Zhang,Xiao-Hui Yang,Nian-Nian Liu,Zhi-Wen Tao,Xin ChenandXin-Zheng Lu*
Klinefelter’s syndrome, characterized by a karyotype of XXY, is characterized by a series of clinical manifestation such as hypogonadism, small testes, gynecomastia and infertility. This condition promotes hypofribrinolysis due to hormonal imbalances and thrombophillic factors resulting in a hypercoagulability state. Rare complications include thromboembolic events and deep vein thrombosis. Here is a typical case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with Klinefelter’s syndrome after being admitted and treated for pulmonary embolism...Read More»
DOI:10.4172/2368-0512.1000091