47,XYY syndrome

Orpha code: 8OMIM code:

Definition

A rare sex chromosome aneuploidy where males receive an additional Y chromosome, that is characterized clinically by tall stature evident from childhood, macrocephaly, facial features (mild hypertelorism, low set ears, a mildly flat malar region), speech delay and an increased risk for social and emotional difficulties, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and autistic spectrum disorder.

Disease data
Classification

Malformation syndrome

Synonyms
Double Y syndrome
Podwójny Y
Disomia Y
XYY syndrome
Y disomy
ORPHA code
8
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
Q98.5
ICD11 code
LD52.1

No additional description.

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