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Intrauterine growth retardation

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to poor growth of a fetus while in the mother's womb during pregnancy. The causes can be many, but most often involve poor maternal nutrition or lack of adequate oxygen supply to the fetus. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms

IUGR

May Cause

Delayed bone age

Delayed closure of fontanelles

Echogenic fetal bowel

Incomplete ossification of cranial sutures

Oligohydramnios

Ribbon-like ribs

May Be Caused by

Common: Maternal age greater than 35 years; Maternal age less than 17 years; Maternal anemia; Maternal cardiovascular disease; Maternal malnutrition; Maternal renal disease; Maternal substance abuse
Uncommon: Chorioangioma of placenta; Congenital malformation or syndrome; Congenital transplacental infection; Fetal chromosomal abnormality; Fetal hydantoin syndrome; Fetal isotretinoin syndrome; Guadalajara camptodactyly type 1; Guadalajara camptodactyly type 2; IMAGe syndrome; Multiple gestation; Placental infarction; Placental vascular insufficiency; Trisomy syndrome; Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome