Vivian is born with a rare condition where his genitals cannot be clearly categorized as male or female. His doctor observes that he lacks a hormone called dihydrotestosterone and is infertile. Which of the following hormonal disorders is Vivian most likely suffering from?

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Vivian is likely suffering from 5-alpha reductase deficiency, which is a rare condition where the body cannot convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. This results in ambiguous genitalia and infertility. Option A (Turner syndrome) is characterized by the absence of one X chromosome in females, while option B (androgen insensitivity syndrome) is a condition where the body cannot respond to androgens (male hormones). Option D (Klinefelter syndrome) is a condition where males have an extra X chromosome, resulting in infertility and other symptoms. None of these conditions match Vivian's symptoms as closely as 5-alpha reductase deficiency.

Vivian Is Born with a Rare Condition Where His Genitals