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[Fetal hypotrophy: the contribution of radiology to diagnosis]

J M Hartmann1, Y Grumbach, D Willard

  • 1Clinique Gynécologique et Obstétricale II C.H.U., Hospices Civils, B.P. 426 R 5, 67005 Strasbourg Cedex, France.

Revue Francaise De Gynecologie Et D'Obstetrique
|October 1, 1973
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Fetal hypotrophy is linked to delayed bone maturation in newborns. Radiographs showed delayed epiphyseal appearance in 50% of hypotrophic infants, confirming slower skeletal development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Neonatal Skeletal Development
  • Fetal Growth Disorders

Background:

  • Fetal hypotrophy, characterized by restricted fetal growth, can impact various physiological systems.
  • Skeletal development is a sensitive indicator of fetal well-being and maturation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate skeletal maturation in newborns with fetal hypotrophy.
  • To assess the timing of epiphyseal ossification in hypotrophic neonates.

Main Methods:

  • Radiographs of knees, ankles, and shoulders were obtained within three days of birth.
  • The study included 33 hypotrophic newborns and 7 pairs of twins.

Main Results:

  • Delayed appearance of epiphyses was observed in approximately 50% of the hypotrophic infants.
  • The delay in epiphyseal ossification suggests a slower bone maturation process.

Conclusions:

  • Newborns with fetal hypotrophy exhibit delayed bone maturation.
  • Findings align with existing literature on skeletal development in fetal hypotrophy.

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