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However, not all aspects of the KS phenotype are well described.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title><jats:p>To describe anthropometry and body composition in KS and relate findings to biochemistry and X-chromosome related genetic markers.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design, Setting and Participants:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seventy three KS males referred to our clinic and 73 age-matched controls underwent comprehensive measurements of anthropometry and body composition in a cross-sectional, case-controlled study. 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AR CAG repeat length was comparable in KS and controls, and among KS CAG correlated to arm length (P = .04), arm span (P = .01), and leg length (P = .04). 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