Diagnosis of psychiatric conditions with complex clinical symptoms is a challenge. With novel technologies, genetically assessing patients with complex clinical symptoms has become easy. 47, XXY syndrome is a chromosomal deformity that occurs in 1 out of 1000 male births. Findings suggest that the 47, XXY syndrome is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. Diagnosing this syndrome is difficult as there is no recognizable hallmark phenotype except tall structure.
This case presents a boy with a genetic syndrome and psychiatric disorders. Case presentation An 11-year-old boy was presented to the Department of Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry due to his behavioral difficulties and a delayed neurodevelopment trajectory. He had an aggressive and violent nature and was clumsy. He had difficulties in adhering to the boundaries set by the parents. He was socially isolated in the…
