Früh erkennen, gezielt handeln: Jungen mit Klinefelter-Syndrom in der Praxis

Zusammenfassung

Obwohl das Klinefelter-Syndrom eine der häufigsten chromosomalen Veränderungen bei Jungen ist, bleibt es zurzeit in etwa 80 % der Fälle in Kindheit und Jugend unentdeckt. Ein Erkennen der subtilen Symptome ermöglicht aber, gezielte Diagnostik, individuelle Unterstützung und notwendige Therapien zeitgerecht einzuleiten – und damit den Verlauf positiv zu beeinflussen.

Publication History

Article published online:
07 October 2025

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