Rare association of Klippel Feil syndrome with cleft palate and congenital cardiac deformities: a case report
Subramaniam, P.; Babu, K.L.Girish.; Sugnani, S.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 35(2): 213-216
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-4628 PMID: 21417128 Document Number: 638090
Klippel Feil Syndrome comprises of three characteristic deformities of short neck, a low dorsal hair line and restricted neck mobility. This is a case report of Klippel Feil Syndrome and its rare association with cleft of hard and soft palate, coarctation of aorta, dextrocardia and situs inversus. An interdisciplinary approach towards the management included cardiac surgery, cleft repair and complete oral rehabilitation of the patient. Presently the patient is undergoing speech therapy and is under regular follow up.