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ArticleCureus2025

Unveiling Psychiatric Complexities in 48,XXYY Syndrome: A Case Study.

Tyler Francisco, Aura C Spar, Katherine M Napalinga

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Tyler FranciscoPsychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, West Reading, USA.
Aura C SparPsychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, West Reading, USA.
Katherine M NapalingaPsychiatry, Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The 48,XXYY syndrome sex chromosome variation is a genetic condition defined by the presence of an extra X and Y chromosome, confirmed with karyotype testing. Despite their similarities, 48,XXYY syndrome is distinct from Klinefelter syndrome on account of several factors, including psychiatric ones. This case report focuses on an individual with a history of 48,XXYY syndrome, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who had multiple psychiatric presentations for worsening depression and suicidal ideation. This case explores some of the comorbid psychiatric conditions considered in this patient's presentations and reviews the existing literature to contemplate the differential diagnosis. The individual in this case exhibited behaviors linked to ASD or underlying personality disorder traits that initially complicated treatment, but with increasing familiarity and collateral history, appropriate recommendations were made. 48,XXYY syndrome warrants further interest, as it has had limited coverage in the literature. It would be valuable to examine how this patient's psychiatric profile compares to those of patients with other extra X or Y chromosome syndromes.

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anxietyautism spectrum disorderdepressionklinefelter syndromexxyy syndrome

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PMID40984948
PMCPMC12450362

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