Asymmetric intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) may show all of the following except:

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Asymmetric IUGR typically presents with a normal-sized head (head measurements correlating with dates), but the body is disproportionately smaller. This is because the fetus prioritizes blood flow to the brain and heart over the rest of the body when nutrients are limited. Thus, the body and head being small for dates (symmetric IUGR) is not characteristic of asymmetric IUGR.

Asymmetric Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) May Show All of the Following