Fetal Head Circumference as an Anthropometric Index

Uric acid: A hypothetical cause of preeclampsia-eclampsia

“…This evidence is anthropometric in nature [Figures 1 and 2]. From Figure 1, it can be seen that, during intrauterine life, foetal growth rate is high from week 13 to week 18, but as the foetus enters week 19, the growth rate drops as low as 1 mm/day 10. We assumed that, during this period, the level of uric acid in maternal circulation is high, reflecting its level in foetal circulation.…”

“…From Figure 1 , it can be seen that, during intrauterine life, foetal growth rate is high from week 13 to week 18, but as the foetus enters week 19, the growth rate drops as low as 1 mm/day. 10 We assumed that, during this period, the level of uric acid in maternal circulation is high, reflecting its level in foetal circulation. This high uric acid level in foetal circulation most likely inhibits system A amino acid uptake and triggers endogenous signalling properties of uric acid in foetal tissue, leading to suppression of growth rate in the foetus, as seen during week 19.…”