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Abstract

Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is the most common risk factor associated with perinatal mortality after excluding congenital anomalies 1. IUGR refers to a fetus that has failed to achieve its genetically determined growth potential and affects up to 7-10% of pregnancies 2. Fetal growth restriction is associated with an increase in perinatal mortality and morbidity. This is because of a high incidence of intrauterine fetal demise, intrapartum fetal morbidity, and operative deliveries. Neonates affected by IUGR suffer from respiratory difficulties, polycythemia, hypoglycemia, intraventricular hemorrhage, and hypothermia 3,4,5. Objective: 1.Primary objectives: to evaluate the results of Microarray in symmetrical IUGR babies. 2.Secondary objectives: to compare between microarray positive babies and negative babies regarding: gestation age, weight, Apgar score, need and indications for NICU admission as well as length of NICU of stay.