DiGeorge's syndrome is due to___________?

Correct answer: A. Congenital thymic aplasia

  • A. Congenital thymic aplasia
  • B. Deficiency of complement factor
  • C. Inborn error of metabolism
  • D. Chromosomal anomaly

Explanation

DiGeorge syndrome classically involves failure of thymic development, causing T-cell deficiency and often hypocalcaemia from parathyroid defects. A 22q11 deletion is a common cause, but congenital thymic aplasia is the defining lesion listed here.

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