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    Klippel–Feil syndrome

    Congenital condition characterised by fusion of two or more vertebrae in the neck

    Medical condition

    Klippel-Feil syndrome
    Other namesCongenital dystrophia brevicollis, cervical vertebral fusion syndrome
    Woman with Klippel–Feil syndrome
    Pronunciation
    SpecialtyPaediatrics, orthopaedics
    SymptomsCervical spine fusion, scoliosis, spina bifida, heart defect, respiratory problems, other syndromic features
    Usual onsetCongenital
    CausesGenetic mutations
    Risk factorsFamily history
    PrognosisShorter life expectancy in some cases
    Frequency1 in 40,000 to 42,000 births, females more affected than males

    Klippel–Feil syndrome (KFS), also known as cervical vertebral fusion syndrome, is a rare congenital condition characterized by the abnormal fusion of any two of the seven bones in the neck (cervical vertebrae).[1]: 578  It can result in a limited ability to move the neck and shortness