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Published on: July 24, 2016
Fetal Cytomegalovirus Associated Intraventricular Hemorrhage: A Rare Prenatal Complication
Vincent D Tang1, Jennifer Heibig2, Joanne N Quiñones Rivera3
1Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is an uncommon manifestation of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. We report a case of primary CMV infection associated with preterm labor as well as fetal anemia, thrombocytopenia, and IVH. The finding of unexplained IVH on ultrasound provided an indication for testing of congenital infection. Our case indicates the need for detailed sonographic imaging in pregnancies complicated by preterm labor, as the integration of ultrasound diagnosis can significantly impact management and improve perinatal outcomes.

