A Novel Co-occurrence of VACTERL and Closed Neural Tube Defect

We present a case with 4 components of the association—single umbilical artery, an orectal malformation, unilateral renal agenesis and limb abnormalities. There was also a closed neural tube defect-lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord. The presence of a neural tube defect with VACTERL makes  this a unique case since the reported vertebral anomalies in VACTERL are non dysra phic.
Source: Journal of Fetal Medicine - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research