Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

“VACTERL Association”– Interesting and Rare finding in Fetal Autopsies

Dr. Sankappa. P. Sinhasan

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 Introduction: The first report of VATER association was described in 1968, which includes a nonrandom association of Verteal defects (V), imperforate Anus (A), Tracheo–Esophageal fistulas and Renal anomalies. This VATER association is further extended as VACTERL association with addition of Cardiac anomalies and Limb defects. A diagnosis of VACTERL is made if any three of the seven key features are present. The exact gene which causes these birth defects to occur is still a question of debate. Possibly a defect in blastogenesis has been suggested as etiology of this malformation. Material and Methods: We collected retrospective data from histopathology section for a period of 7 years from January 2009 to December 2015. Total 51 baby autopsies are carried out during the study period. We have selectively collected babies which have been reported as VACTERL association and noted various anomalies of these cases. In the present article, we are reporting these three different cases, each having different components of VACTERL association. Conclusion: All these three cases of our VACTERL association, we noted anal agenesis as a common finding. Each child with this condition can be truly unique, with defects being different from any other child. The purpose of this article is to provide more information about the VACTERL association thereby to gain a better understanding of the rare entity and improved treatment in near future.

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Dr. Sankappa. P. Sinhasan �VACTERL Association�– Interesting and Rare finding in Fetal Autopsies International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 10 | October 2016

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