Maternal and Fetal Leptin Level Correlation with Fetal Macrosomia
Background:Leptin seems to be a critical factor for overall fetal development. Macrosomia may place the mother and fetus or neonate at risk for adverse outcomes. Aim: to test if leptin level is implicated in macrosomia. Method: The sample comprised25 cases delivered full term normal weight infant...
Main Authors: | Manal S. Swelem, Yasser S. Elkassar, Abd El-moneim A. Fawzy, Akram A Deghady, Ahmed S. Abd El-atty |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Alexandria University
2013-06-01
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Series: | Journal of High Institute of Public Health |
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