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Is Klippel-Feil syndrome affected by ethnicity?
no
Is Klippel-Feil syndrome the same as torticollis?
No
Is their another name for klippel feil syndrome?
mucopolysaccharidosis
What is the cause of Klippel Feil syndrome?
Klippel Feil syndrome is believed to occur during very early fetal development, when the cervical vertebrae do not segment normally. The exact mechanism that causes the defect is unkown
What is the prognosis for people with Klippel Feil syndrome?
The prognosis is excellent for very mildly affected people with Klippel Feil syndrome. With careful medical attention, the prognosis can be good for more severely affected individuals as well.
With what other associated abnormalities can Klippel Feil syndrome occur?
Klippel Feil syndrome can occur in association with scoliosis, spina bifida, cleft palate and defects involving the urinary tract, kidneys, heart, brain, and skeleton
What are the physical characteristics typical of people with Klippel Feil syndrome?
People with Klippel Feil syndrome are often identified due to three major characteristics: a short neck, a low hairline, and restricted neck mobility due to the fused cervical vertebrae.
What are long-term risks of Klippel Feil syndrome?
A full 30-40% of all individuals with Klippel Feil syndrome will have significant structural abnormalities of their urinary tract. These often lead to chronic kidney infections (pyelonephritis), and a high risk of kidney failure
What is Keppel Weber Syndrome?
Klippel Trenaunay Weber Syndrome is a condition where the blood vessels and lymph vessels fail to perform properly. It is a rare birth defect.
What types of professionals assist in the treatment of Klippel Feil syndrome?
In more mildly affected individuals, a pediatrician and orthopedic surgeon may collaborate to achieve a diagnosis. In more severely affected individuals, a neurologist or neurosurgeon may need to be involved as well.
When was Robert Klippel born?
Robert Klippel was born in 1920.
When did Robert Klippel die?
Robert Klippel died in 2001.
