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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