THE LARGE-FOR-GESTATIONAL-AGE (LGA) INFANT IN DYSMORPHIC PERSPECTIVE

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter discusses only overgrowth of prenatal onset. Such may result from: (1) an increased number cells; (2) hypertrophy; (3) increase in the interstitium, most commonly excessive fluid as anasarca; or (4) some combination factors. In syndromes discussed chapter, cellular proliferation predominates and can be demonstrated inferred to have occurred. These tend share several characteristics. First, is present at birth persists into postnatal life. Second, weight important length. Third, these are associated with various anomalies. Fourth, mental deficiency often a feature. Finally, neoplasia. The association neoplasia, presented tabulated form not surprising both processes represent cell divisions. Children who develop Wilms' tumor higher birthweights.