VACTERL-H associated with central hypothyroidism: a case report

Genet Couns. 2007;18(3):331-5.

Abstract

The VACTERL-H syndrome is a rare combination of vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, congenital heart defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, abnormalities of kidneys and limb anomalies together with hydrocephalus. This condition is recognized as a hereditary entity with poor prognosis. We present a newborn weighing 3400 g, born by cesarean section to a 27 years old mother who had had an irregular antenatal follow-up. The patient had severe hydrocephalus, proximal esophageal atresia and distal tracheoesophageal fistula, gastric outlet obstruction, imperforated anus and recto-urethral fistula, patent ductus arterious, a bifid scrotum, a vertebral defect, sacral dimple and central hypothyroidism. The patient had no limb defects. The association of central hypothyroidism and VACTERL-H has previously not been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Adult
  • Anal Canal / abnormalities
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Esophageal Atresia / genetics
  • Esophagus / abnormalities
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / genetics*
  • Hypothyroidism / genetics*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Radiography
  • Scrotum / abnormalities
  • Syndrome