Which One of the Following Statements About an Omphalocele Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about an omphalocele is correct?

• A) The herniation is covered by a membrane that consists of amnion and chorion.
• B) An omphalocele that contains only bowel has a higher risk for chromosomal abnormalities.
• C) The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) level will be significantly elevated.
• D) An omphalocele is a periumbilical defect located to the right of the umbilicus.

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