Neurological and neuropsychological correlates of Klippel-Feil syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare congenital malformation caused by fusions of cervical vertebrae. In 50% of these patients, a triad of short neck, limited neck motion, and low posterior hairline characterizes the clinical presentation. In KFS, neurological deficits are common due to cervical canal stenosis and other deformities involving basicranial structures. Other congenital anomalies are also associated with the syndrome.

Case presentation

Our case describes a particular case of KFS, showing a disconnection between a severe involvement of the cervical-occipital structures indicated by magnetic resonance imaging and a mild clinical presentation. Moreover, a slight visual-spatial deficit was found in neuropsychological tests. No prior association between KFS and

SUBMITTER: Melchiorre S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537603 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature