Abstract
In a small series of pregnancies complicated by severe fetal growth retardation we found reduction of fetal endocrine pancreatic tissues and of the insulin producing beta cells.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Fetal Growth Retardation / complications
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Small for Gestational Age*
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Insulin / metabolism
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Insulin Secretion
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Islets of Langerhans / metabolism
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Islets of Langerhans / pathology*
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Pregnancy