Intrauterine growth restriction
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Intrauterine growth restriction, abbreviated IUGR, is a common problem in obstetrics characterized by a small fetus. IUGR often shows up on requisitions for placentas.
Generally, it is subdivided into:
- Symmetric IUGR.
- Not associated with placental abnormalities.
- Asymmetric IUGR.
- Associated with placental abnormalities.
IUGR not otherwise specified
Features:[1]
- Low mass placenta.
- Perivillous fibrin deposition.
- Placental infarction.
- Increased syncytial knots.
Idiopathic IUGR
Not associated with placental abnormalities.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Mardi, K.; Sharma, J. (Oct 2003). "Histopathological evaluation of placentas in IUGR pregnancies.". Indian J Pathol Microbiol 46 (4): 551-4. PMID 15025340.
- ↑ Tomas, SZ.; Roje, D.; Prusac, IK.; Tadin, I.; Capkun, V. (Sep 2010). "Morphological characteristics of placentas associated with idiopathic intrauterine growth retardation: a clinicopathologic study.". Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 152 (1): 39-43. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.05.006. PMID 20627398.