Fetal Macrosomia

A condition of fetal overgrowth defined as BIRTH WEIGHT greater than 4,000 grams, regardless of gestational age. It is commonly seen in GESTATIONAL DIABETES; PROLONGED PREGNANCY; and pregnancies complicated by pre-existing diabetes mellitus.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.170.500, C12.050.703.277.570, C12.050.703.726.570, C16.300.570, C19.246.099.968, C23.888.144.186.500

MeSH Unique ID: D005320

Entry Terms:

• Fetal Macrosomias
• Macrosomias, Fetal
• Macrosomia, Fetal

Previous Indexing:

• Birth Weight (1966-1986)
• Fetal Diseases (1966-1986)
• Infant, Newborn, Diseases (1966-1986)
• Pregnancy in Diabetes (1966-1986)

See Also:

• Sotos Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Diabetes, Gestational
Fetal Macrosomia

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Fetal Diseases
Fetal Macrosomia

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Diseases Category
Urogenital Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy in Diabetics
Fetal Macrosomia

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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Fetal Diseases
Fetal Macrosomia

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Endocrine System Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Complications
Fetal Macrosomia

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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Body Weight
Birth Weight
Fetal Macrosomia