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A case of Klippel-Feil syndrome, associated with partial loss of hearing and mental backwardness, in a Greek Cypriot child is described. No neurological complications were present.
I would like to thank Mr. G. C. Lloyd-Roberts, F.R.C.S., and Dr. L. Fisch, Consultant Otologist, for their help with this child, and permission to publish this report.
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Troy, J.J. A case of klippel-feil syndrome. I. J. Med. Sc. 1, 15–18 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02946432
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