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Prune Belly Syndrome Associated with Full Spectrum of VACTERL in a New Born

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare congenital anomaly of uncertain etiology. Many associations of PBS with other malformations were previously reported, but only few cases of the association with VACTERL have been described. We report a rare case of a Moroccan new born with PBS and complete VACTERL association. The cause of this association is still unknown, but a common etiology is possible, especially when for the two syndromes, a defect in mesodermal differentiation, in early first trimester, has been suggested.

Source: Journal of Clinical Neonatology

DOI: 10.4103/2249-4847.92234

Authors: Said Younous, Youssef Zarrouki, Mustapha Boutbaoucht, Youssef Mouaffak, Kawtar Ennour El Idrissi, Nissrine Aboussair, Mohammed Oulad Saiad

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2039425501

FWCI: 0.664

Cites: 12

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10