Symptoms of Klippel Feil Syndrome

List of symptoms of Klippel Feil Syndrome:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Klippel Feil Syndrome includes the 33 symptoms listed below:

• Short neck
• Low hairline
• Restricted upper spine mobility
• Fusion of neck vertebrae
• Short neck
• Low hairline at back of neck
• Restricted upper spine mobility
• Scoliosis
• Spina bifida
• Kidney anomalies
• Rib anomalies
• Cleft palate
• Respiratory problems
• Heart malformations
• Head abnormalities
• Face abnormalities
• Skeleton abnormalities
• Sex organ abnormalities
• Muscle abnormalities
• Brain abnormalities
• Spinal cord abnormalities
• Arm abnormalities
• Leg abnormalities
• Finger abnormalities
• Cranial nerve palsy
• Cervical nerve palsy
• Synkinesia
• Deafness
• Ventricular septal defect
• Mental deficiency
• Sprengel anomaly
• Posterior fossa dermoid cysts
• Restricted neck movement

Note that Klippel Feil Syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Klippel Feil Syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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• Cleft palate - see all causes of Cleft palate
• Deafness - see all causes of Deafness
• Fusion of neck vertebrae - see all causes of Neck symptoms
• Kidney anomalies - see all causes of Kidney symptoms
• Low hairline - see all causes of Hair symptoms
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• Mental deficiency - see all causes of Mental problems
• Respiratory problems - see all causes of Respiratory symptoms
• Restricted upper spine mobility - see all causes of Spine symptoms
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• Scoliosis - see all causes of Scoliosis
• Short neck - see all causes of Neck symptoms
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• Spina bifida - see all causes of Spina bifida

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Laryngeal cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

In intrinsic laryngeal cancer, the dominant and earliest symptom is hoarseness that persists longer than 3 weeks; in extrinsic cancer, it's a lump in the throat or pain or burning in the throat when drinking citrus juice or hot liquid. Later clinical effects of metastasis include dysphagia, dyspnea, cough, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and pain radiating to the ear.

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Acceleration-deceleration cervical injuries: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Although symptoms may develop immediately, they’re often delayed 12 to 24 hours if the injury is mild. Whiplash produces moderate to severe anterior and posterior neck pain. Within several days, the anterior pain diminishes, but the posterior pain persists or even intensifies, causing patients to seek medical attention if they didn’t do so before. Whiplash may also cause dizziness, gait disturbances, vomiting, headache, nuchal rigidity, neck muscle asymmetry, and rigidity or numbness in the arms.

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Laryngitis: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Acute laryngitis typically begins with hoarseness, ranging from mild to complete loss of voice. Associated clinical features include pain (especially when swallowing or speaking), a persistent dry cough, fever, laryngeal edema, and malaise. In chronic laryngitis, persistent hoarseness is usually the only symptom.

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Laryngeal cancer: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

With intrinsic laryngeal cancer, the dominant and earliest indication is hoarseness that persists longer than 3 weeks; with extrinsic cancer, it’s a lump in the throat or pain or burning in the throat when drinking citrus juice or hot liquid. Later signs and symptoms of metastasis include dysphagia, dyspnea, cough, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and pain radiating to the ear.

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Laryngitis: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Acute laryngitis typically begins with hoarseness, ranging from mild to complete loss of voice. Associated signs and symptoms include pain (especially when swallowing or speaking), dry cough, fever, laryngeal edema, and malaise. With chronic laryngitis, persistent hoarseness is usually the only sign. With reflux laryngitis, hoarseness and dysphagia are present, but heartburn isn’t.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Klippel Feil Syndrome:

The most common signs of the disorder are short neck, low hairline at the back of the head, and restricted mobility of the upper spine. Associated abnormalities may include scoliosis, spina bifida, kidney anomalies, deafness, rib anomalies, cleft palate, respiratory problems, and heart malformations. The disorder also may be associated with craniofacial (head and facial), skeletal, urogenital, muscular, neurological, limb, and/or finger abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Klippel Feil Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)

Klippel Feil Syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Klippel Feil Syndrome, it is also important to consider Klippel Feil Syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Klippel Feil Syndrome may cause:

• Hearing loss
• Neck stiffness
• Nystagmus
• Spinal deformity

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About signs and symptoms of Klippel Feil Syndrome:

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