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A baby is born prematurely at 28 weeks gestational age with a bihweight of 1200 g. Ventilation with high paial pressures of oxygen is staed, but the neonatologist is concerned about the possible development of retinopathy of prematurity (formerly called retrolental fibroplasia). What is the underlying mechanism by which this retinal lesion may develop?

AGanglion cell degeneration
BInappropriate vascular proliferation
COptic nerve degeneration
DPigment deposition in retina
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