Scimitar syndrome in a case with VACTERL association

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Medical Genetics
• Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

• VACTERL association is a complex group of congenital anomalies.
• Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by abnormal venous return.

Observation:

• A neonate presented with prenatal suspicion of VACTERL association.
• Initial assessment suggested small left-sided cardiac structures.

Findings:

• Postnatal angiography confirmed the presence of Scimitar syndrome.
• This is the second reported case co-occurring with VACTERL association.

Implications:

• Scimitar syndrome should be considered during the evaluation of VACTERL association.
• Early diagnosis of co-occurring conditions improves patient management.
• This finding expands understanding of rare congenital disease associations.