A Rare Case of Pediatric Intraventricular Hemorrhage

Background: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a subtype of intracerebral bleeding confined to theventricular system, predominantly affecting preterm infants and the elderly. While its prevalence in term neonatesis less documented, it is estimated to occur in 3.5% to 5.0% of cases. Potential etiologies for IVH in term infantsinclude arteriovenous malformations (AVM), bleeding disorders, and trauma, particularly from instrumentalvaginal deliveries. Management typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including pediatricians,neurosurgeons, neurologists, hematologists, and neuroradiologists. External ventricular drainage (EVD) is theprimary treatment method for IVH complicated by obstructive hydrocephalus.