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What is the karyotype that you expect in chromosomal studies in a young male with hypogonadism and infeility and suspected Klinefelter syndrome?

A
47XXY
B
45X0
C
46XXY
D
45XXX
High-Yield Explanation
Klinefelter syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder associated with male hypogonadism and infeility. It is defined classically by a 47XXY karyotype with variants that demonstrate additional X and Y chromosomes. The syndrome is characterized by hypogonadism (small testes, azoospermia, oligospermia), gynecomastia in late pubey, psychosocial problems, hyalinization and fibrosis of the seminiferous tubules, and elevated urinary gonadotropin levels.

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