All are true regarding symmetric IUGR except
High-Yield Explanation
IUGR: Evidence of wasting +
Symmetric IUGR
Asymmetric IUGR
Timing of problem
Problem in first and
early second trimester
Problem in last second and
third trimester
Cause
TORCH infection
Chromosomal anamoly
Maternal problems:
Maternal hypertension
Placental insufficiency
Head to foot are
equally affected
Brain growth (head
circumference) spared
Ponderal index (PI)
PI = Weight (gm) X 100
Length (cm3)
>2
<2