Case Report: VACTERL association
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VACTERL association is a useful acronym for a condition characterised by the sporadic, non-random association of specific birth defects of multiple organ systems.We present one such case which had congenital abnormalities of renal,skeletal and cardiac system.
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Association of vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal and limb anomalies with auricle atresia; a case report
Association of vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal and limb anomalies (VACTERL) is rare anomaly with an incidence of 1.6 per 10000 births. This condition is a combination of anomalies recognized as a hereditary entity with poor prognosis. Herein, we report VACTERL association presenting with auricle atresia. A male neonate with a birth weight of 2690 grams, head circumference 3...
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