Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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

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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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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vijaya Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Department of General Surgery, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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