Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Klippel-Feil Syndrome

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of Klippel-Feil syndrome?

• A) Commonly shows congenital non-segmentation of C2-C3
• B) Affects men 10 times more often than women
• C) Displays an accumulation of methionine in the tissues
• D) Displays intracranial calcifications in up to 85% of patients

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