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...

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Main Authors: Manal S. Swelem, Yasser S. Elkassar, Abd El-moneim A. Fawzy, Akram A Deghady, Ahmed S. Abd El-atty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandria University 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of High Institute of Public Health