Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Overview

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Is a:

Congenital Abnormality

Definition:

A condition characterized by shortness of the neck resulting from reduction in the number of vertebrae or the fusion of multiple hemivertebrae into one osseous mass. The hairline is low and the motion of the neck is limited. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Synonyms:

Dystrophia Brevicollis Congenita
Dystrophia Brevicollis Congenitas
Klippel Feil Syndrome
Syndrome, Klippel-Feil

Broader Topics:

Dysostoses
Musculoskeletal Abnormalities

Narrower Topics:

None

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