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A 3-day-old newborn was born with ectopia cordis. Despite the efforts of doctors at the pediatric intensive care unit the infant died from cardiac failure and hypoxemia. Which of the following embryologic events is most likely responsible for the development of such conditions?

AFaulty development of the sternum and pericardium, secondary to incomplete fusion of the lateral folds
BInterruption of third pharyngeal arch development
CInterruption of fourth pharyngeal arch development
DInterruption of fifth pharyngeal arch development
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