J Korean Soc Pediatr Endocrinol.  2006 Jun;11(1):110-115.

A Case of Klippel-Feil Syndrome with Recurrent Hypoglycemia

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  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea. pmj@sanggyepaik.ac.kr

Abstract

Klippel-Feil syndrome is characterized by congenital fusion of cervical vertebra which shows classic triad of short neck, low posterior hairline and limited range of motion of the neck. We report a case of Klippel-Feil syndrome not only associated with renal hypoplasia and sensorineural hearing defect but also with repetitive severe hypoglycemia with lactic acidosis.

Keyword

Hypoglycemia; Klippel-Feil syndrome

MeSH Terms

Acidosis, Lactic
Hearing
Hypoglycemia*
Klippel-Feil Syndrome*
Neck
Range of Motion, Articular
Spine
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