Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Question 1

What is klipper-feil syndrome?

Answer 1

Neck and face abnormality syndrome:

• It is a bone disorder; see fusion of two or more spinal bones in the neck (hemivertebrae)
• face disorder

Question 2

Features of klipper-feil syndrome?

Answer 2

• Fusion of cervical spine causing short neck, low hair line in the back.
• Facial asymmetry due to nerve damage from fused spine

Also associated with:

• cleft lip and cleft palate
• GU abnormalities
• Limb length discrepancy