An Overview
Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome are genetic disorders, caused by the variations in the number of sex chromosomes.
The Turner syndrome is mainly caused in 1 out of 2000 live births of a female baby. This syndrome is mainly caused due to the partial or complete absence of one X or sex chromosomes. Turner syndrome is also known as monosomy of the X chromosome. Turner syndrome leads to various developmental problems and people with this syndrome are at risk of many diseases.
Klinefelter syndrome is caused when a male baby is born with more than required or extra X chromosomes. This syndrome is found in 1 out of 1000 males. Klinefelter syndrome results in the formation of sperm or the egg and people with this syndrome are prone to tremors, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders.
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Let’s learn about the differences between Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome
Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome – Differences
| This syndrome is caused by the lack of sex chromosome (XO instead of XX). | This syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra sex chromosome (XXY instead of XY). |
| Monosomy of sex chromosome (2n-1), here only one X chromosome, is present in females. | The trisomy of sex chromosome (2n+1), here one extra X chromosome- XXY, are present in males. |
| 1 in 2500 phenotypic females. | 1 in 1100 phenotypic males. |
| Lymphedema, underweight and swelling or thickness of the neck. | Enlarged breasts, undeveloped penis and testicles. |
| Are absent | Are present and are atrophied |
| Undeveloped breast, absence of menstrual cycles, presence of vagina, vulva, uterus and sterility. | Presence of penis, vas deferens and seminal vesicles, but are inactive due to their undeveloped or smaller size. |
| Women with a webbed neck, short stature, poor or undeveloped breast, degenerated ovaries and rudimentary sexual characteristics. | Men with enlarged breasts |
| There is no cure for Turner syndrome. It is commonly treated with replacement therapy including estrogen and growth hormones. | Fertility treatment.
Psychological counselling. Removal of excess breast tissue. Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Support and Educational evaluation. |
Also Refer: Difference between Gene and Chromosome
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