Fetuses who are small for gestational age (SGA) are undernourished and at increased risk of neonatal morbidity. Due to limited nutrient supply, they exhibit a leaner body composition. Fat accretion during late gestation follows a craniocaudal and centripetal pattern, first visible in the cheeks, with the fastest accumulation in the upper limbs. This study aimed to characterize regional variations in fetal fat accretion in SGA compared with appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) controls across SGA subgroups by onset (early vs. late) and cerebroplacental ratio (CPR; abnormal vs. normal), and to examine associations with neonatal outcomes. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Rabinowich Aviad, Krajden Haratz Karina, Hiersch Liran, Joskowicz Leo, Ben Sira Liat, Ben Bashat Dafna, Neeman Bar, Elhadad Levi, Graziani Tamir, Khawaja Jayan, Wexler Yair, Vanetik Sharon, Zilberman Ayala, Herzlich Jacky

Keywords: Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Fat, Fat Fraction