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USMLE · Question #581

A 5-month-old male is brought to the physician by his parents due to twitching of his facial muscles. Review of his medical records reveals that he has previously been treated for several episodes of

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A 5-month-old male is brought to the physician by his parents due to twitching of his facial muscles. Review of his medical records reveals that he has previously been treated for several episodes of Candida infections. Physical examination reveals low set ears, hypertelorism and a shortened philtrum. The most likely additional finding in this patient is

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  • Aabsence of type IV hypersensitivity
  • Bdecreased alpha fetoprotein
  • Celevated IgE levels
  • Delevated IgM levels
  • Eprominent telangiectasias around the eyes

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#DiGeorge syndrome#thymic aplasia#T cell deficiency#type IV hypersensitivity
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