Kennedy syndrome Q55.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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X-linked recessive inherited disease caused by a dysfunction of the androgen receptor

Manifestation
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Only men are affected, women act as conductors. Manifestation between the ages of 20 and 40.

Clinical features
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Stress-related muscle cramps and fasciculations, then proximal muscle weakness, slow progression with development of bulbar symptoms (dysarthria, dysphagia). In 50% of cases gynecomastia, testicular atrophy with restriction of spermatogenesis and secondary impotentia gestandi; frequent increase of LH and FSH, only in one third decrease of serum testosterone. Commonly diabetes mellitus or subclinical glucose tolerance disorder.

Therapy
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Symptomatic, no causal therapy is known.

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Confessed impotentia; Fsh; Gynecomastia; Lh;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020