A 1-Hour-Old Boy Is Being Treated in the Neonatal Critical

A 1-hour-old boy is being treated in the neonatal critical care unit for tachypnea and hypoxia. Due to frequent varied decelerations, the child was delivered through cesarean section at 39 weeks gestation. A lack of prenatal care hampered the pregnancy. The baby weights 3.2 kilograms (7 lb 1 oz) . A flattened nose and bilateral club feet are discovered during a physical checkup. Breath sounds are significantly reduced bilaterally. The baby is intubated and mechanically ventilated, but his oxygen levels remain unchanged. He passes away one hour later. Which of the following is most likely to be discovered during this infant's autopsy?

A) Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
B) Duodenal atresia
C) Renal agenesis
D) Surfactant deficiency
E) Tracheoesophageal fistula

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