All are true about Klippel-Feil syndrome EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Bilateral shortening of sternocleidomastoid
Description: ANSWER: (B) Bilateral shortening of sternocleidomastoidREF: Apley's 8th ep. 161Klippel-Feil syndrome is due to congenital fusion of one or more cervical vertebraeClassical triad:* Short web neck due to prominent trapezius and not short sternomastoidsLow posterior hair lineRestriction of neck movementsOther findings:ScoliosisSprengel's deformityGenitorenal abnormalitiesCongenital heart defectsOcular abnormalities like duane's contractureDeafness
Category:
Orthopaedics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now