A 5-year-old male presents with low-set ears, a fish-shaped mouth, and involuntary rapid muscular contraction. Laboratory testing reveals decreased calcium levels. Which of the following diagnosis is most likely?
A) B-lymphocyte deficiency
B) T-lymphocyte deficiency
C) Combined immunological deficiency
D) Complement deficiency

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The symptoms and laboratory findings are indicative of DiGeorge syndrome, which is associated with T-lymphocyte deficiency due to thymic hypoplasia, leading to hypocalcemia and characteristic facial features.

A 5-Year-Old Male Presents with Low-Set Ears, a Fish-Shaped Mouth