Amnion nodosum has which of the following characteristics?: (A) Generalized amnion thickening, (B) Multiple, redundant folds of amnion, (C) Multiple, small, tan amnionic lesions, (D) Multiple, small fenestrations in the amniochorion
Answer is C. Amnion nodosum is a placental lesion consisting of numerous small, light-tan nodules on the amnion that overlies the placenta. It is considered a hallmark of prolonged and severe oligohydramnios. It is also associated with multiple pregnancy, perinatal moality, macerated stillbihs, and chronic twin-transfusion syndromes.