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ea0029p1019 | Male Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Neurocognitive phenotype and personality profile in men with Klinefelter syndrome and their vulnerability to psychiatric symptoms

Jensen A. , Pedersen A. , Bojesen A. , Hertz J. , Wallentin M. , Ostergard J. , Gravholt C.

Background: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is associated with increased risk of psychiatric disease and behavioral problems, as well as social problems. The background for these risks is not known.Aim: The aim was to describe the cognitive function, personality traits and the vulnerability to psychiatric symptoms in patients with KS.Methods: Fourty one KS patients and 41 age- and educational-matched control subjects participated in the ...