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Review
. 2008 Jun;32(3):166-71.
doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2008.02.005.

The intrauterine growth-restricted fetus and placenta evaluation

R Weslie Tyson  1 , Barton C Staat
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Review

The intrauterine growth-restricted fetus and placenta evaluation

R Weslie Tyson et al. Semin Perinatol. 2008 Jun.

Abstract

Evaluation of the placenta is extremely important in attempting to understand the pathophysiology of intrauterine growth restriction. Only with careful gross and microscopic evaluation, along with clinical pathologic correlation can the underlying cause(s) and recurrence risks be understood.

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