VACTERL association: a new case with biotinidase deficiency and annular pancreas

Ren Fail. 2012;34(1):123-5. doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2011.623491. Epub 2011 Oct 20.

Abstract

VACTERL (V - Vertebral anomalies, A - Anal atresia, C - Cardiovascular anomalies, T - Tracheoesophageal fistula, E - Esophageal atresia, R - Renal (Kidney) and/or radial anomalies, L - Limb defects) association includes vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal dysplasia, and limb anomalies. Less frequent defects seen with VACTERL association are prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, laryngeal stenosis, ear anomaly, large fontanels, defect of lower limb, rib anomaly, tethered cord, and defects of external genitalia. We report a case of VACTERL association who had concomitant biotinidase deficiency and annular pancreas, which has not been previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / abnormalities
  • Biotinidase Deficiency / complications*
  • Esophagus / abnormalities
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / abnormalities
  • Limb Deformities, Congenital / complications*
  • Male
  • Pancreas / abnormalities
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications*
  • Spine / abnormalities
  • Trachea / abnormalities

Supplementary concepts

  • Annular pancreas
  • VACTERL association