Altered Fetal Head Growth in Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Cohort Proof-Of-Concept Study

[摘要] BackgroundPreeclampsia is associated with fetal growth restriction and low birth weights. Neurotrophins, which mediate neuronal growth and development, are also increased in the placenta and cord blood in preeclampsia. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine whether fetal head growth is altered in preeclampsia, adjusting for growth restriction and other confounding variables.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] fetus;cephalometry;preeclampsia;head;neurotrophins;growth;in utero;ultrasound imaging