Difference between SGA and IUGR - Health and USMLE Answers

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Difference between SGA and IUGR

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SGA and IUGR are confusing. Can you explain

asked Apr 10, 2016 by Robin Mab

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SGA is basically related to weight at gestation ie < 10th centile.
Whereas IUGR is more of pathological process where fetus fails to grow as per its potential. Detail is explained in this article.
http://www.pedchrome.com/2016/01/are-all-iugr-babies-small-for-gestation.html

answered Aug 9, 2016 by Admin