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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 of the neck, resulting in the appearance of a low hairline ...
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations. [1] Facial features include widely spaced eyes, light-colored eyes, low-set ears, a short neck, and a small lower jaw. [1]
Cleft palate short stature vertebral anomalies, also known as Mathieu-De Broca-Bony syndrome, is a very rare multi-systemic genetic disorder which is characterized by congenital cleft palate, facial dysmorphisms, short stature and neck, vertebral abnormalities and intellectual disabilities.
The hands lack distinctive dermatoglyphics and are broad and short with phalanges that decline in width. Often indicative of Turner syndrome are a large chest with widely separated nipples or pectus excavatum, a short, occasionally webbed neck, and a low posterior hair line. Muscle hypotonia is a common condition. In most situations, puberty is ...
A webbed neck, or pterygium colli, is a congenital skin fold that runs along the sides of the neck down to the shoulders. There are many variants. Signs and symptoms
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As with most other surgical procedures, some cases are more difficult than others. Surgery on children is more difficult because of their smaller size. Difficulties such as a short neck and bigger thyroid glands make the trachea hard to open. [16] There are other difficulties with patients with irregular necks, the obese, and those with a large ...
The high-neck, backless look is one she returns to time and time again. This particular gown was designed by L'Wren Scott. Kidman wore a mauve dress with a matching capelet at a screening of "Nine ...