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Vasa previa Type 3: Advocating for universal screening and investigation of risk factors: A case report.

Hawraa Mohamad, Georges Yared, Jihad Al Hassan, Hamza Nakib, Charlotte El Hajjar, Kariman Ghazal

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Hawraa MohamadObstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon.
Georges YaredDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Jihad Al HassanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al Zahraa Hospital University Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hamza NakibThe Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Charlotte El HajjarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Kariman GhazalDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3199-631X

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Abstract

Vasa previa is a critical obstetric condition marked by unprotected fetal vessels near the cervical os, traditionally divided into Types 1 and 2, based on its association with velamentous cord insertion and accessory placental lobes, respectively. The recent introduction of Type 3 vasa previa addresses atypical cases. We report a unique intrapartum diagnosis of Type 3 vasa previa in a 39-year-old at 38 weeks of gestation, identified during labor induction without prior risk indicators. Despite lacking traditional risk factors, advanced imaging and clinical vigilance led to a primary cesarean delivery, confirming the diagnosis through intraoperative findings of three aberrant vessels with marginal cord insertion. This case emphasizes the critical importance of considering vasa previa in prenatal and intrapartum care to prevent adverse outcomes, advocating for universal screening practices to identify this rare but significant condition.

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aberrant fetal vesselsmarginal cord insertionType 3 vasa previa

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