All are true regarding symmetric IUGR except
Correct Answer: Obstretic cause like utero - placental in sufficiency
Description: IUGR: Evidence of wasting +
Symmetric IUGR
Asymmetric IUGR
Timing of problem
Problem in first and
early second trimester
Problem in last second and
third trimester
Cause
TORCH infection
Chromosomal anamoly
Maternal problems:
Maternal hypertension
Placental insufficiency
Head to foot are
equally affected
Brain growth (head
circumference) spared
Ponderal index (PI)
PI = Weight (gm) X 100
Length (cm3)
>2
<2
Category:
Pediatrics
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