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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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At 29 weeks gestational age a fetus has hydrops. All of the following are characteristics of fetal hydrops except
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The correct answer is  Fetal hydrops occurs as a result of excessive and prolonged hemolysis due to isoimmunization. Characteristics of fetal hydrops include abnormal fluid in two or more sites such as the thorax, abdomen, and skin. The placenta is also markedly erythematous, enlarged, and boggy. In addition, massive hepatomegaly and splenomegaly may be present.