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Klippel Feil Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

INTRODUCTION: 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. CASE REPORT: In the present case we have found congenital Scoliosi...

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Autores principales: Agarwal, Ashok Kumar, Goel, Mohit, Bajpai, Jeetendra, Shukla, Sourav, Sachdeva, Nikhil
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4719329/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27298984
http://dx.doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.197
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: 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. CASE REPORT: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.