Final answer:
Without additional context, the statement about hypoplastic fetal lungs and a pelvic mass cannot be conclusively verified. Hypoplastic lungs can indicate a serious condition often associated with insufficient amniotic fluid. Premature babies may struggle to inflate their lungs without adequate surfactant.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question appears to describe a case where fetal lungs are hypoplastic (underdeveloped) and lack surrounding pleural fluid, with a large fluid-filled mass arising from the pelvis. The information provided does not conclusively answer whether this statement is true or false, as more context is needed regarding the specific case. However, it is generally true that hypoplastic lungs in fetuses can be life-threatening and are associated with conditions such as oligohydramnios (too little amniotic fluid). In addition to this, the pleura surrounding the lungs consists of two layers: the visceral and parietal pleurae. If a baby is born before producing sufficient pulmonary surfactant, typically due to premature birth, one might expect difficulty in inflating the lungs. Hence, babies born prematurely, especially before 26 weeks, may not survive due to insufficient pulmonary surfactant and underdeveloped surfaces for gas exchange.