Klippel Feil Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

In Klippel Feil syndrome, classically there is a triad of short neck, a low posterior hairline and a limited range of neck movements especially of lateral bending. In fewer than 50% of cases have all the three elements. In the present case we have found congenital Scoliosis, Sprengel deformity and t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2014-07, Vol.4 (3), p.53-55
Hauptverfasser: Agarwal, Ashok Kumar, Goel, Mohit, Bajpai, Jeetendra, Shukla, Sourav, Sachdeva, Nikhil
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Zusammenfassung:In Klippel Feil syndrome, classically there is a triad of short neck, a low posterior hairline and a limited range of neck movements especially of lateral bending. In fewer than 50% of cases have all the three elements. In the present case we have found congenital Scoliosis, Sprengel deformity and there were no evidence of renal disease, congenital heart disease and neurological impairment. The present case has classical triad low posterior hairline, short neck and limited cervical range of motion. A rare case of Klippel Feil Syndrome is being presented with the aim that such cases should be identified and treated at an early stage to minimize cosmetic & social stigma to her and to her parents.
ISSN:2250-0685
2321-3817
DOI:10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.197