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:

  1. Symmetric IUGR.
    • Not associated with placental abnormalities.
  2. Asymmetric IUGR.
    • Associated with placental abnormalities.

Idiopathic IUGR

Not associated with placental abnormalities.[1]

See also

References

  1. 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.