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Do iugr fetus have same anatomy as normal growing fetus as in grows limbs at the same time? as in would a 20 week fetus with iugr have noticeable arms and legs

Q: do iugr fetus have same anatomy as normal growing fetus as in grows limbs at the same time? as in would a 20 week fetus with iugr have noticeable arms and legs

Yes: The arms/legs &amp; other noted appendages are fully recognizable on direct exam after 12 weeks.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: The arms/legs & other noted appendages are fully recognizable on direct exam after 12 weeks.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 2/6/2020

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A member asked:

Do iugr fetus have same anatomy as normal growing fetus as in grows limbs at the same time? as in would a 20 week fetus with iugr have noticeable arms and legs

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Boling agreed

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