Question 4 (part 2) · LEK · Abnormal fetal growth
What is the earliest stage when a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction connected with placental insufficiency can be made?
- A. during the routine first-trimester reference ultrasound of the foetus.
- B. at week 16 of pregnancy, when the placenta becomes fully functional.
- C. during a foetal ultrasound at weeks 19-22 of pregnancy.
- D. during an obstetric examination with foetal ultrasound at weeks 26-28 of pregnancy.
- E. at every stage of pregnancy whenever placental insufficiency develops.
Hint
Placenta-related growth restriction needs a reliable dating baseline and time for a growth lag to appear; which routine scan first allows this?
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