Placental insufficiency
Synonyms: Uteroplacental vascular insufficiency
A rare obstetric disease characterized by inadequate blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy resulting in a decrease in trans-placental transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus potentially leading to fetal growth retardation distress or death. Maternal risk factors include preeclampsia gestational diabetes and smoking among others.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version September 2023.
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