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There are numerous reports of cases showing an association of Klinefelter’s syndrome (KS) with a variety of neoplasms (Coley et al. 1971; Lubs 1962; Tsung and Heckman 1974). Thus the impression is given that combination of KS with tumors is common. In general, two factors are assumed to be responsible for this association: (a) chromosomal/genetic, and (b) hormonal/endocrine. Interactions and combinations of these two types of cause may frequently be involved. Immune deficencies may also play a role (Tsung and Heckman 1974).
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Meister, P. (1984). Klinefelter’s Syndrome and Testicular Tumors. In: Bandmann, HJ., Breit, R., Perwein, E. (eds) Klinefelter’s Syndrome. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-69644-2_15
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