iugr

Question 1

what is IUGR

Answer 1

growth retardation in utero due to pathology therefore not reaching genetic potential

Question 2

what is sga

Answer 2

small for gestational age
where fetal growth < 10th centile ( +/- pathological)

Question 3

what are the causes of iugr with a fetus

Answer 3

3C’s -
chromosome,
cong abnormalities,
cong infections

Question 4

what are the causes of iugr with mum

Answer 4

HTN, placental insufficiency, aPL, smoking, poorly controlled DM

Question 5

what are the two types of IUGR

Answer 5

symmetrical and asymetrical

Question 6

what is symetrical iugr

Answer 6

• fetal defects
• abdo and brain proportinally affected growth
• mental problems ( delay) present

Question 7

what is assymetrical iugr

Answer 7

• maternal placental insuffix
• abdo + peripheral retardation
• no brain involvement
• no mental change ( no delay)

Question 8

what are the complcaitions of iugr

Answer 8

prematurity
still birth
cognitive delays