Klippel feil syndrome rare presentation: Report case
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Klippel feil syndrome is a bone disorder characterised by abnormal joining (fusion) of two or more spinal bone in the neck (cervical vertebrae).which is present from birth. Three major feature result from this abnormality A short neck, A limited range of motion in the neck, and Low hairline the back of head. In this case report we have presented the clinical and radiological finding of the patient with klippel feil syndrome.
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Yogesh Ashok Edge, J C Awalekar, C D Awalekar, Harshad Adhav
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