Pathology of intrauterine growth retardation.
Uteroplacental vasculature is described and resultant placental pathology in intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) discussed. The historical basis for suggesting an immunological role in IUGR is reviewed. Recent developments in cytogenetic studies that may have relevance in the IUGR are presented.
Khong
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Department of Histopathology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Yee
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D000818:Animals; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D006648:Histocompatibility; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000098:blood supply / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology