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ea0063p319 | Reproductive Endocrinology 1 | ECE2019

Characteristics, geographical distribution and age at diagnosis of patients with Klinefelter syndrome in Italy: a cohort study from the Klinefelter Italian Group (KING)

Pasquali Daniela , Garolla Andrea , Accardo Giacomo , di Fraia Rosa , Simeon Vittorio , Ferlin Alberto , Maggi Mario , Foresta Carlo , Vignozzi Linda , Corona Giovanni , Lanfranco Fabio , Rochira Vincenzo , Calogero Aldo E , Giagulli Vito A , Bonomi Marco , Pivonello Rosario , Balercia Giancarlo , Pizzocaro Alessandro , Salacone Pietro , Aversa Antonio , Barbonetty Arcangelo

Introduction: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most frequent chromosomal disorders, occurring in 1:500 to 1:1000 live male births, associated to male infertility. Although significant research has been conducted, KS remains frustratingly underdiagnosed with a remarkable portion of cases being unidentified. Under diagnosis may be due to mans hesitancy about seeking medical counseling, low awareness of KS among health professionals, and failure by health professionals to p...

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Characteristics, geographical distribution and age at diagnosis of patients with Klinefelter syndrome in Italy: a cohort study from the Klinefelter Italian Group (KING)

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