Improvement of venous leg ulcers with androgen replacement therapy in a patient with undiagnosed Klinefelter syndrome

Abstract

Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the most common genetic form of male hypogonadism. The majority (80-90%) of patients have 47, XXY karyotype while mosaicism is seen in only 10-20% of patients. Leg ulcers may be a presenting symptom of KS with a prevalence of 6-13%. Treatment with testosterone has been reported to improve the ulcers.

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Figures and Tables

Figure 1 Gynecomastia.

Figure 2 Leg ulcer prior to initiation of androgen therapy.

Figure 3 Healing leg ulcer after androgen therapy.