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Tetraparesis following thoracic spine surgery in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome and ABCB4 mutation: a case report.
Journal of medical case reports - 23 Dec 2023
Da Broi Michele, Nouri Aria, Patet Gildas, Paun Luca, Bartoli Andrea, Molliqaj Granit, Schaller Karl, Tessitore Enrico
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BACKGROUND: Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare condition described in 1912 by Maurice Klippel and André Feil. It is defined as a congenital cervical fusion of at least two vertebrae, associated with a classical triad of clinical signs: short neck, low posterior hairline, and limited range of movement. However, Klippel-Feil syndrome manifests with a vast spectrum of phenotypes, ranging from no symptoms to complete...
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