Which of the following component features belongs to the VATER/VACTERL association?

• A Anal atresia
• B Radial aplasia
• C Tracheoesophageal fistula
• D Renal agenesis ✓

Explanation

VACTERL stands for vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheoesophageal fistula with esophageal atresia, renal anomalies including renal agenesis or dysplasia, and limb anomalies. Radial aplasia is a feature of TAR syndrome and Fanconi anemia rather than VACTERL. All three remaining options are core components of the acronym itself, so they cannot serve as the distinguishing answer here.

Reference: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st ed.

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