Prognostic Value of Fetal Thymus Size in Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Conclusions—
Intrauterine growth restriction is associated with fetal thymic involution, and a small fetal thymus is an early indicator of adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by IUGR.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - February 26, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ekin, A., Gezer, C., Taner, C. E., Solmaz, U., Gezer, N. S., Ozeren, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research