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Suggest Treatment For Xyy Syndrome And Growth Hormone Deficiency
my son has been diagnosed with xyy syndrome and also growth hormone defiency, i dont understand how he can have both when one is growth deciency and the other with the xyy syndrome causes extreme height. i cant get a straight answer from anyone..... please help if you can
Wed, 22 May 2019
Hello,
XYY syndrome is a syndrome (group of signs and symptoms) that affects males.
For some males with this syndrome, signs and symptoms are barely noticeable.
For others, signs and symptoms may include being taller than expected, learning problems in school or low muscle tone.
Growth hormone deficiency is a condition due to not enough growth hormone (GH)in the body.
Generally, the most noticeable symptom is a short height. So, to answer to your question:
XYY syndrome and growth hormone deficiency are different syndromes that can not coexist.
If the signs and symptoms are not/barely noticable, The caryotype, GH test, IGF1 test and an MRI of the brain to look at the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are necessary to conclude a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist
XYY syndrome is a syndrome (group of signs and symptoms) that affects males.
For some males with this syndrome, signs and symptoms are barely noticeable.
For others, signs and symptoms may include being taller than expected, learning problems in school or low muscle tone.
Growth hormone deficiency is a condition due to not enough growth hormone (GH)in the body.
Generally, the most noticeable symptom is a short height. So, to answer to your question:
XYY syndrome and growth hormone deficiency are different syndromes that can not coexist.
If the signs and symptoms are not/barely noticable, The caryotype, GH test, IGF1 test and an MRI of the brain to look at the hypothalamus and pituitary gland are necessary to conclude a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist
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