Serap Satış1, Nur Alparslan2, Mustafa Tuna2, Osman Dere3, Alparslan Yetişgin2. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey. Electronic address: mdseraps@gmail.com. 2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey. 3. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Klippel-Feil syndrome was first described in 1912; a short neck, low posterior hairline, and decreased cervical joint range of motion are the classical triad of this disease. In this syndrome, which is rarely observed, the characteristics that have been reported include the following: scoliosis; Sprengel deformity; cervical rib; ear, nose, oral, and laryngeal abnormalities; structural abnormalities of the urinary system; and congenital heart diseases. However, bilateral omovertebra and bilateral multilevel cervical ribs have not been reported. CASE DESCRIPTION: We aimed to present this rare syndrome via radiologic findings from cases with bilateral multilevel cervical rib and bilateral omovertebra. CONCLUSIONS: Cases of Klippel-Feil syndrome may be accompanied by multiple abnormalities. We want to highlight the need for detailed examination of patients and lifestyle modification at an early age, before symptom appearance, as well as adaptation to habitual exercise.
BACKGROUND:Klippel-Feil syndrome was first described in 1912; a short neck, low posterior hairline, and decreased cervical joint range of motion are the classical triad of this disease. In this syndrome, which is rarely observed, the characteristics that have been reported include the following: scoliosis; Sprengel deformity; cervical rib; ear, nose, oral, and laryngeal abnormalities; structural abnormalities of the urinary system; and congenital heart diseases. However, bilateral omovertebra and bilateral multilevel cervical ribs have not been reported. CASE DESCRIPTION: We aimed to present this rare syndrome via radiologic findings from cases with bilateral multilevel cervical rib and bilateral omovertebra. CONCLUSIONS: Cases of Klippel-Feil syndrome may be accompanied by multiple abnormalities. We want to highlight the need for detailed examination of patients and lifestyle modification at an early age, before symptom appearance, as well as adaptation to habitual exercise.
Authors: Carlos Pargas; Adolfredo Santana; Wojciech L Czoch; Kenneth J Rogers; William G Mackenzie Journal: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev Date: 2020-04-02