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- Around 10% of pregnancies exhibit reduced fetal growth, but only a small percentage are linked to serious issues known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) or fetal growth restriction (FGR).
- IUGR is associated with higher risks of fetal and neonatal mortality, morbidity, and potential adult health problems.
- Diagnostic methods now include biochemical serum markers, ultrasound, Doppler studies of blood vessels, and growth assessments, with modern approaches utilizing combined algorithms to improve risk prediction.
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Reduced fetal growth is seen in about 10% of the pregnancies but only a minority has a pathological background and is known as intrauterine growth restriction or fetal growth restriction (IUGR / FGR). Increased fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity as well as adult pathologic conditions are often associated to IUGR. Risk factors for IUGR are easy to assess but have poor predictive value. For the diagnostic purpose, biochemical serum markers, ultrasound and Doppler study of uterine and spiral arteries, placental volume and vascularization, first trimester growth pattern are object of assessment today. Modern evaluations propose combined algorithms using these strategies, all with the goal of a better prediction of risk pregnancies.
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