VATER/VACTERL syndrome
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What is VATER/VACTERL syndrome?
VATER syndrome is a constellation of birth defects involving the vertebrae, anus, trachea, esophagus, and kidneys (renal) areas. It is also known as VACTERL syndrome which includes the above areas as well as cardiac and limb involvement.
Common symptoms reported by people with VATER/VACTERL syndrome
Treatments taken by people with VATER/VACTERL syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with VATER/VACTERL syndrome
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Who has VATER/VACTERL syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 15 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 14 say VATER/VACTERL syndrome is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 3 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 8 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 5 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |