Regarding lUGR:

A. Abdominal circumference (AC) is the least sensitive parameter for detection of lUGR

B. In asymmetric lUGR head circumference/abdominal circumference (HC/AC) is reduced

C. Serial biparietal diameter (BPD) is the only impoant measurement in lUGR

D. Abdominal circumference is the most accurate measurement

Correct Answer: Abdominal circumference is the most accurate measurement

Description: Abdominal circumference is the most accurate measurement to predict IUGR. AC below 10th centile is used as a cutoff. AC should increase by at least 10mm in 2 weeks. AC is measured preferably at the level of the junction of the left and right poal veins,umbilical vein and as round as possible. TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS, Sheila Balakrishnan,2nd edition, page no.205

Category: Gynaecology & Obstetrics

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