Is symmetrical or asymmetrical IUGR worse?
Is symmetrical or asymmetrical IUGR worse? Infants with IUGR are at increased risk of perinatal asphyxia due to chronic hypoxia, usually associated with placental insufficiency, placental abruption, or a umbilical cord accident. What causes symmetrical IUGR? Examples of etiologies for symmetric growth retardation include genetic or chromosomal causes, early gestational intrauterine infections (TORCH) and maternal alcohol use. Can asymmetric IUGR babies be normal? Around 25% of all IUGR cases are classified as symmetric. Asymmetric / Secondary IUGR: with secondary or asymmetric IUGR the baby's head and brain are normal sized but the abdominal area and rest of the body are...