Homicide and Klinefelter syndrome: a complex interaction
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
; 36(2): 153-156, may. 13, 2014. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: lil-710210
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Several studies have shown an association between homicide and sexual chromosomal abnormalities, but data are still lacking regarding Klinefelter syndrome.Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed two cases of homicide perpetrators who were both diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome on the basis of a karyotype analysis. A neurocognitive assessment was also performed (MMSE, Frontal Assessment Battery, brain CT, and electroencephalogram).Results:
Numerous intermediate risk factors of homicide were shared by our two cases, including dispositional (male gender, young age, low socioeconomic status), historical (prior arrest record and past conviction for any offense), contextual (unemployment), and clinical (alcohol abuse).Conclusion:
It is important that clinicians go beyond obvious risk factors, such as chromosomal abnormalities, to pinpoint other meaningful risk factors and potentially facilitate preventive approaches. .
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Meta 3.4 Reduzir as mortes prematuras devido doenças não transmissíveis
Problema de saúde:
Anomalias Congênitas e Cromossômicas
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Doenças do Sistema Endócrino
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Criminosos
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Homicídio
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Síndrome de Klinefelter
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Psiquiatria
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Canadá
Instituição/País de afiliação:
McGill University/CA