Klippel-Feil anomaly

Description

Klippel-Feil syndrome is characterised by improper segmentation of cervical segments resulting in congenitally fused cervical vertebrae.

Index terms

Klippel-Feil anomaly
Cervical fusion syndrome
Isolated Klippel-Feil syndrome

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Klippel-Feil deformity
Klippel-Feil malformation
Klippel-Feil syndrome

Inclusions

Cervical fusion syndrome

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Sibling codes

LB73.21 – Occipitalisation of atlas
LB73.22 – Atlanto-axial instability or subluxation
LB73.23 – Aplasia or hypoplasia of the odontoid process of axis
LB73.24 – Segmentation anomalies of vertebrae
LB73.25 – Congenital scoliosis due to congenital bony malformation
LB73.26 – Sacralisation of the last lumbar vertebra
LB73.27 – Lumbarisation of the first sacral vertebra
LB73.28 – Sacrum agenesis or hypoplasia
LB73.29 – Caudal appendage
LB73.2A – Congenital spondylolisthesis
LB73.2Y – Other specified structural developmental anomalies of spine
LB73.2Z – Structural developmental anomalies of spine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Klippel-Feil anomaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2139186992

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: LB73.2: Structural developmental anomalies of spine › LB73: Structural developmental anomalies of spine or bony thorax › 20: Developmental anomalies