Peritoneal calcifications noted in a fetus at 30 weeks' gestation may represent which one of the following?

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Peritoneal calcifications in a fetus, especially noted at 30 weeks' gestation, are most commonly associated with meconium peritonitis. This condition occurs when meconium escapes into the peritoneal cavity, typically due to intestinal perforation, leading to an inflammatory response and subsequent calcification.

Peritoneal Calcifications Noted in a Fetus at 30 Weeks' Gestation