Neonate with VACTERL association: a rare entity

VACTERL association-type anomalies in a male neonate with a Y-chromosome abnormality

The acronym VACTERL describes the non-random co-occurrence of three of the following anomalies: vertebral (V), anal (A), cardiac (C), tracheoesophageal fistula with or without oesophageal atresia (TE), renal (R) and limb defects (L). Here, we report a newborn baby with VACTERL-type anomalies along with a single umbilical artery. The additional interesting findings include development dysplasia ...

Neonate with VACTERL Association and a Branchial Arch Anomaly without Hydrocephalus

VACTERL (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac defect, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomaly, limb anomalies) is an association of anomalies with a wide spectrum of phenotypic expression. While the majority of cases are sporadic, there is evidence of an inherited component in a small number of patients as well as the potential influence of nongenetic risk factors (maternal diabetes mell...

Cyanotic breath holding spell in a neonate. A rare entity.

VACTERL Association

VACTERL association [3] is a term applied to a specific group of abnormalities involving structures derived from the mesoderm [4]. Although the defects of this disorder are clearly linked, VACTERL is called an association rather than a syndrome because the exact genetic cause is unknown. ?VACTERL? is an acronym, each letter standing for one of the defects associated with the condition: V for ve...

Ectopic Scrotum with VACTERL Association

Scrotal ectopia is a rare condition. Associated anomalies are common. We describe a neonate with ectopic scrotum with VACTERL association. This combination of anomalies is very rare.