A 34-year-old multipara woman at 16 weeks gestation presents for routine prenatal visit. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated to date. On physical examination, fundal height appears larger than would be expected at 16 weeks. An obstetrical ultrasound reveals twins, a male, and a female. Which of the following types of twin placentation is most likely present? A. Dichorionic/diamnionic B. Dichorionic/monoamnionic C. Monochorionic/diamnionic D. Monochorionic/monoamnionic E. Monochorionic/monoamnionic conjoined

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A 34-year-old multipara woman at 16 weeks gestation presents for routine prenatal
 visit. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated to date. On physical examination, fundal
 height appears larger than would be expected at 16 weeks. An obstetrical ultrasound
 reveals twins, a male, and a female. Which of the following types of twin placentation is
 most likely present?
 A. Dichorionic/diamnionic
 B. Dichorionic/monoamnionic
 C. Monochorionic/diamnionic
 D. Monochorionic/monoamnionic
 E. Monochorionic/monoamnionic conjoined

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