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Klippel Feil syndrome

Other Names for this Disease
  • Cervical vertebral fusion
  • Cervical vertebral fusion autosomal dominant
  • Cervical vertebral fusion autosomal recessive
  • Klippel Feil syndrome autosomal dominant
  • Klippel Feil syndrome autosomal recessive
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Overview


Klippel Feil syndrome is a musculoskeletal disorder that is present from birth. It is characterized by the fusion of at least two vertebrae of the neck. Most cases are sporadic but in some cases, it can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive fashion. Common symptoms of Klippel Feil syndrome include short neck, low hairline at the back of the head, and restricted mobility of the upper spine.[1]

References

  1. Klippel-Feil syndrome. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/klippel_feil/klippel_feil.htm. Accessed April 8, 2008.
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  • Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those who provide services and support. Click on Family Villiage to view the resource page on Klippel-Feil syndrome.
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