IUGR

Question 1

DEFINITIONS:

1. Low Birth Weight
2. Very Low Birth Weight
3. Extremely Low Birth Weight
4. Small for Gestational Age

Answer 1

1. <2500g
2. <1500g
3. <1000g
4. 10th centile(statistical definition)

Question 2

SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE:

1. Symmetrical
2. Asymmetrical

Answer 2

1. Fetal head and abdominal circumference proportionally small.
2. Abdominal circumference slower growth in proportion to increase in head circumference

Question 3

CAUSES OF SGA:

1. Symmetrical(60%)
2. Asymmetrical(40%)

Answer 3

1. Idiopathic, Congenital abnormalities, Congenital infections, Maternal smoking/alcohol
2. Idiopathic, Pre-eclampsia, Multiple Pregnancy