Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Twin pregnancy with rupture of cerebral arterio venous malformation with intracranial hemorrhage
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2022;11(11):3190-3192.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20222818
Abstract
Cerebral AV malformation in pregnancy is a rare condition with a prevalence rate of approximately 0.01-0.5%. It generally presents symptoms at 20-40 years of age most commonly at around 30 years of age. It affects both men and women but more prevalent in women at this age group. We presented a case of primi gravida at 22 weeks of gestation with DCDA type of twin presenting in emergency department with intracranial hemorrhage secondary to rupture of AV malformation.
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Affiliations
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vijaya Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of General Surgery, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
