What is the karyotype that you expect in chromosomal studies in a young male with hypogonadism and infeility and suspected Klinefelter syndrome?
Correct Answer: 47XXY
Description: 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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