Bilateral ureteral triplication with crossed ectopic fused kidneys associated with the VACTERL syndrome.
We report a case of bilateral ureteral triplication associated with crossed ectopic fused kidneys, vesicoureteral reflux and the VACTERL syndrome (Vertebral defects, Anal atresia, Cardiovascular anomalies, Tracheo-Esophageal fistula, Radial and renal anomalies, and Limb defects). The relevant literature is reviewed.
Golomb
J
J
Department of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine.
Ehrlich
R M
RM
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000473:pathology*; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital; D008297:Male; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities; D013577:Syndrome; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000473:pathology; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities*