Klippel-Feil Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare congenital syndrome characterized by the fusion of the vertebrae in the cervical spine. Patients present with a short neck and restricted mobility of the upper spine. Other signs and symptoms include scoliosis, spina bifida, cleft palate, and rib malformations.

**Synonyms:** - Klippel-Feil Sequence