Association of ambiguous genitalia with VATER anomalies and its significance in management |
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Authors: | C. L. Cord-Udy V. M. Wright D. P. Drake |
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Affiliation: | (1) The Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, Hackney Road, E28P5 London, UK |
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Abstract: | Tracheo-oesophageal fistula, oesophageal atresia, and imperforate anus are known to be associated with renal anomalies — the VATER complex. The occurrence of ambiguous genitalia with this collection of anomalies has not previously been highlighted. We report two cases occurring 15 years apart; both had renal agenesis and neither was salvagealble from a renal or pulmonary viewpoint. Preoperative ultrasound examination of the renal tract should be performed in all babies born with the VATER complex and ambiguous genitalia; this will prevent unnecessary surgery. |
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Keywords: | Ambiguous genitalia Renal agenesis Tracheo-oesophageal fistula/oesophageal atresia Imperforate anus |
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