Presentation
Post road accident presented to emergency department with neck pain which was long standing, but got significantly worse post trauma. On examination the patient had a short neck. No prior medical or surgical history.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Klippel-Feil syndrome
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A fracture is difficult to be exclude due to underlying long standing changes.
From the case:
Klippel-Feil syndrome
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CT confirming finding from radiographs.
Multilevel vertebral bodies and posterior elements fusion involving cervical spine.
No fracture.
Case Discussion
The case demonstrates case of Klippel Feil syndrome in 40 years old patient that was asymptomatic until trauma involving cervical spine.
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