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Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

ICD-10 Code
O36.5930

Clinical Criteria for Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR).

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents for evaluation of suspected IUGR. Current gestational age [GA] weeks by [LMP/EDD]. Reports [stable/decreased] fetal movement. No history of vaginal bleeding, leakage of fluid, or uterine contractions. Maternal comorbidities include [HTN/Pre-gestational DM/Autoimmune/Other]. Serial ultrasound measurements indicate EFW <10th percentile for gestational age.

Clinical Examination Findings

Fundal height measured at [X] cm, which is [concordant/discordant] with gestational age. Fetal heart rate [FHR] is [baseline] bpm with [reactive/non-reactive] tracing. Leopold maneuvers reveal [fetal lie/presentation]. Maternal blood pressure [BP] is [value] mmHg. Edema [present/absent].

Treatment Protocol

Plan: 1. Serial growth ultrasounds every 2-4 weeks. 2. Weekly BPP and/or umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry. 3. Maternal assessment for preeclampsia and fetal aneuploidy/infection if indicated. 4. Consider low-dose aspirin [81mg] if high risk. 5. Corticosteroid administration for fetal lung maturity if delivery is anticipated before 34 weeks. 6. Delivery timing based on Doppler findings and gestational age.

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