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Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction

Crescimento intrauterino restrito assimétrico

Category

Definition

There is restriction of body weight followed by length with general head sparing. This condition occurs late in pregnancy and is caused by extrinsic factors. Fetal malnutrition leading to low ponderal index less than 2 (weight to length ratio) but weight not severe enough to qualify as small for gestational age.

Coding Note

When both birth weight and gestational age are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight.

Index Terms

Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restrictionAsymmetrical IUGR