Anal atresia as the diagnostic clue in VACTERL association: A first‐trimester case report. Issue 10 (8th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Yu; Dai, Xiaohui; Liu, Hanmin; Li, Yiping; Li, Lei; Chen, Jiao
• Is Part Of: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research. Volume 47:Issue 10(2021)
• Page Start: 3702
• Page End: 3706
• Publication Date: 2021-08-08
• Subjects: anal atresia -- first trimester -- prenatal diagnosis -- ultrasound -- VACTERL association; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; 618.1005
• DOI: 10.1111/jog.14974
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1341-8076

Abstract

Abstract: Anal atresia is the most common malformation occurring in VACTERL association, but it is difficult to diagnose antenatally. We herein present a case of fetal anal atresia in VACTERL association diagnosed by ultrasonography and supported by autopsy. This case emphasizes the clues to ultrasonographic diagnosis of anal atresia at 11–13 +6 weeks of gestation, promoting increased awareness of VACTERL association during first‐trimester screening.