In article <Pine.SOL.3.91.950525132807.22342C-100000 at tin>, "Mr. C.G.
Sinclair" <csinclai at hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> wrote:
> On 16 May 1995, Wow24 wrote:
>> > Could anyone send me any kind of information regarding this genetic
> > disorder? I can only find very vague definitions of it, but no
> > manifestations or symptoms to look for. Please help!!!! Please!
> >
Mosaicism also occurs in men with Klinefelter's Syndrome. This karyotype
consists of 47,XXY usually; but can have many Xs followed by a Y. For
Klinefelter's Syndrome to be considered Mosaic two cell lines has to
exist. For example: 46,XY/ 47,XXY. Klinefelter's are sterile, however a
mosaic may have normal reproductive cells (46,XY) and thus be able to
reproduce even if the rest of his body possesses the 47,XXY cells.
Derek Tys
