Intrauterine Growth Retardation and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children

Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), the most important cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity, is defined as a foetal growth less than normal for the population, often used as synonym of small for gestational age (SGA). Studies demonstrated the relationships between metabolic syndrome (MS) a...

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Main Authors: Anna Alisi, Nadia Panera, Carlo Agostoni, Valerio Nobili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/269853