Ring chromosome Y syndrome

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Ring chromosome Y syndrome

Synonyms: Ring chromosome Y | r(Y)

A rare chromosome Y structural anomaly with a highly variable phenotype mostly characterized by short stature partial to total gonadal failure sexual infantilism genital anomalies (e.g. ambiguous genitalia hypospadias cryptorchidism) and azoospermia or oligozoospermia. Additional reported features include speech delay obesity and acanthosis nigricans. Gender dysphoria and comorbid bipolar disorder have also been observed.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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