congenital
Klippel–Feil syndrome
Klippel–Feil (KFS), also known as vertebral fusion syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by the abnormal fusion of any two of the seven bones in the neck. It can result in a limited ability to move the neck and shortness of the neck, resulting in the appearance of a low hairline. Most people only have one or two of those symptoms so it may not be noticeable without medical .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- · spine fusion, scoliosis, spina bifida, heart defect, problems, other syndromic features
Causes — why it happens
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Outlook
- ·Shorter life expectancy in some cases
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