| Klippel-Feil syndrome and associated ear deformities. | |
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PMID: 6606364 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The Klippel-Feil syndrome is characterized by a short, thick neck with restricted head mobility and a low occipital hairline. The head appears to rest directly on the thorax and the trapezius muscles flare out on either side of the neck, producing a pterygium-like effect. Cervical roentgenograms demonstrate fusion of some or even all of the vertebral bodies into bony blocks. Ear deformities occur in approximately one-third of the Klippel-Feil patient population. We report five cases of Klippel-Feil syndrome and describe their otologic and roentgenographic features. Although no single characteristic otologic or audiologic problem is identified, a proclivity for major malformations of involved ears is demonstrated. Early audiometric and otologic evaluation is indicated when the diagnosis of Klippel-Feil syndrome is made. |
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Authors:
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R T Miyamoto; H Y Yune; W H Rosevear |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of otology Volume: 5 ISSN: 0192-9763 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Otol Publication Date: 1983 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-01-07 Completed Date: 1984-01-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909513 Medline TA: Am J Otol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Audiometry Child Child, Preschool Cochlea / abnormalities Ear, Inner / abnormalities*, radiography Female Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / diagnosis, etiology Humans Klippel-Feil Syndrome / complications* Male Tomography, X-Ray Vestibule, Labyrinth / abnormalities |
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